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Tory councillors have supported a ban on fracking on council land despite the Government’s recent change in policy allowing shale gas extraction.

Tributes have been paid to a former Bolton Liberal Democrat chairman who sadly died following a sudden brain haemorrhage. A well known figure in Bolton politics, Kev Walsh, 40, passed away this week.

A decision on plans to build more than 1,000 homes and a Ryder Cup compatible golf course has been delayed after new documents were lodged at the last minute.

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the police for delivering leaflets. Bolton West Constituency Labour Party claim that Bolton Lib Dem leader, Roger Hayes, breached Covid-19 restrictions by posting the letters, along with fellow councillors David Wilkinson, Deirdre McGeown and Neil Maher.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was placed in ‘special measures’ following a damning inspection report last month.

For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletterBolton Council has been slammed for spending more than £850,000 on 20mph zones dubbed a 'waste of money'.A meeting of the local authority heard from Liberal Democrat leader Coun Roger Hayes, who insisted that assurances he had that the limits would be enforced had not happened.He said the zones, which are based in built-up areas with long-term speeding problems, have been ignored by motorists and police.“I believe in the principle of 20mph limits in residential areas. Where properly done they’re proven to save lives and reduce harmful emissions," Coun Hayes told the meeting.“We have spent a lot of money, at least £850,000 and probably nearer £1m.

A total of 150 people attended an illegal rave in Smithills last week before police turned up to disperse the crowd and seize their sound system.The illegal gathering took place in the woods behind Smithills Hall in a spot that was “difficult to get to”, according to a local councillor.Coun Roger Hayes said litter pickers who came to clear the site at the weekend found many metal cylinders spread around the land behind the historic hall.Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham revealed that police disrupted the event on Friday evening – one of several large gatherings last week.He said: “Greater Manchester Police (GMP) disrupted a number of events, particularly one on Friday evening in Bolton in Smithills Park – 150 people.“The event was