Local elections are coming up โ 7 May 2026
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Independent candidate for Westhoughton South
LET'S PUT WESTHOUGHTON FIRST Iโm 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. ๐ณ Vote Independent on 7th May.
Westhoughton South (2024)
UK Independence Party (UKIP)ยท Not elected
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Reform UK and Bolton For Changeยท Not elected
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Breightmet (2018)
Liberal Democratsยท Not elected
Bolton West
Constituency
Westhoughton South
Ward
Richard Adam Bates
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