Chorley

Independent 1. Lancashire market town between Wigan and Preston, with planning part of the Central Lancashire development area. Motor vehicle and aviation manufacturing industries.

Pauline McGovern (Clayton East, Brindle and Hoghton) moved from Labour to Independent in May 2026. Chris Snow (Chorley East) moved from Labour to Independent in January 2026, but returned in May 2026.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Thirds

Local authority type
District

Address
Union Street, Chorley PR7 1AL

Phone
01257 515151

Website
http://www.chorley.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2430.23

Upper tier authority
Lancashire