Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Westhoughton First Independents candidate for Westhoughton South
Jack Speight is a farm manager, and has served as Independent Councillor since 2012. Passionate about protecting Westhoughton's heritage, community and preserving our rural landscape and greenbelt from the wanton development that’s destroying our identity and way of life. Advocate and supporter of local businesses, a strong local economy, protection of key services, and fair share of Bolton Council expenditure for Westhoughton and its residents. Jack is the Westhoughton First Independents candidate for Borough Councillor for the Westhoughton North Ward in the Bolton Council Elections. He is also seeking re-election to Westhoughton Town Council for the Westhoughton Chequerbent Ward.
Westhoughton South (2024)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill (2023)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill (2023)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North and Chew Moor (2022)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North and Chew Moor (2021)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North and Chew Moor (2019)
Westhoughton First Independents· Not elected
Westhoughton North and Chew Moor (2018)
Independent· Not elected
Bolton West
Constituency
Westhoughton South
Ward
Jack Speight
Candidate
Westhoughton South
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
Bolton