The ‘overdeveloped’ and ‘traffic congested’ town which has become a key battleground
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe battle for control of Bolton town hall is well under-way. A total of 118 candidates in total are standing for election in each of the 20 wards which make up the town on May 2.
The 60-strong council has been Labour led for a year, their group having the largest number of seats without an overall majority.
A third of the council along with a single vacancy in Horwich is being elected, meaning 21 seats are up for grabs. The town of Westhoughton, which has two wards, is typical of the complex political make-up of the council.
As things stand there are four Liberal Democrat councillors, one Conservative member and a single Labour council member. Each of those parties will be hoping to maintain their status or make gains in the two wards of Westhoughton North and Hunger Hill and Westhoughton South.
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