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Councillor Candidate
Richard Adam Bates

Richard Adam Bates

Independent candidate for Westhoughton South

Independent

LET'S PUT WESTHOUGHTON FIRST Iโ€™m standing as an Independent candidate for Westhoughton South with a clear set of priorities focused on what really matters to residents: - Value for money โ€“ greater transparency and accountability to stop wasteful spending - Fix our roads properly โ€“ no more short-term patches, tackle potholes for good - Safer streets โ€“ work with police to reduce anti-social behaviour - Stronger community voice โ€“ make sure residents are heard and involved - Cleaner, greener neighbourhoods โ€“ tackle fly-tipping and improve street cleaning - Better spaces for children โ€“ safe, modern play areas for families This is about focusing on the basics, listening to residents, and delivering real improvements for our town. Your voice. Your money. Your Westhoughton. ๐Ÿ—ณ Vote Independent on 7th May.

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Previous elections

Westhoughton South (2024)

UK Independence Party (UKIP)ยท Not elected

Westhoughton South (2022)

Reform UK and Bolton For Changeยท Not elected

Westhoughton North and Chew Moor (2021)

Active For Westhoughtonยท Not elected

Breightmet (2018)

Liberal Democratsยท Not elected

Westhoughton South Ward

Where Richard fits into things

Bolton West

Constituency

Westhoughton South

Ward

Richard Adam Bates

Richard Adam Bates

Candidate

Westhoughton 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