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Find your electionBack to Bolton South and WalkdenLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Farnworth South (2023)
Farnworth and Kearsley First Party· Elected
Farnworth (2021)
Farnworth and Kearsley First Party· Elected
Farnworth (2018)
Farnworth and Kearsley First Party· Elected
Farnworth South Ward
Where Paul fits into things
Bolton South and Walkden
Constituency
Farnworth South
Ward
Paul Sanders
Candidate
Farnworth South
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Bolton