Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Westhoughton South (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Westhoughton South (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Westhoughton South (2018)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Bolton West (2017)
UK Independence Party (UKIP)· Not elected
Westhoughton South (2016)
UK Independence Party (UKIP)· Not elected
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill Ward
Where Martin fits into things
Bolton West
Constituency
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
Ward
Martin Tighe
Candidate
Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
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