Former Westhoughton mayor Arthur Price has carried out a litter pick on Dicconson Lane and Chorley Road today. Councillor Price, who is the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Westhoughton North ward in this year’s May elections, said: “Eight bags and 90 minutes later and I can honestly say what was collected didn’t even touch the… Continue reading Arthur Price litter picks Dicconson Lane
Calls for Wearish Lane pothole to be repaired
Westhoughton South councillor David Wilkinson has asked for this massive pothole on Wearish Lane to be filled urgently as it is a danger to motorists and cyclists.
More green fields to go on west side of Westhoughton?
Bellway are still building the Bowlands Hey Phase I (129 houses) off Collingwood Way and are now tree felling, grubbing out hedgerows and soil stripping on Phase II ( 169 houses). Both these sites were approved by a government planning inspector after 3 public inquiries. They have now been seen digging test pits and surveying… Continue reading More green fields to go on west side of Westhoughton?
Hart Common land saved from sale by council
We have good news for Hart Common residents. The Tories tried to quietly sell land at Hart Street and Dorothy Rigby’s Farm. Your Westhoughton Liberal Democrat councillors recently wrote to residents to seek their views because Bolton Council did NOT want to tell you. Westhoughton South councillor David Wilkinson said: “They would have made this… Continue reading Hart Common land saved from sale by council
Should Hart Common land be sold?
Bolton Council is selling land that it owns across Bolton. The latest wave of sales includes four pieces of land in Hart Common.
Stunning aerial photos of snowy Westhoughton
Can you spot your house? Check out these stunning aerial shots of Westhoughton in the snow taken by local resident Rodney Jackson Eveson.
Enjoy this Four Gates view while it lasts
We can all agree that this view at Four Gates is absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately it’s a case of enjoy it while it lasts.
Blocked drains lead to Westhoughton flooding
Two streets in Westhoughton were flooded after blocked gully drains failed to handle heavy downpours recently.
Bridge repairs and new lift at Daisy Hill railway station
Bridge repairs will be carried out at Daisy Hill railway station as early as this Spring, Bolton Council has announced.
Railway bridge litter pick
Happy Friday everyone! Another day, another litter pick. This time Councillor David Wilkinson and town councillor Ollie Younge filled 6 bags of litter from around the railway bridge. 👏
Westhoughton crime fears as Tory cuts leave police without enough officers
Increasing numbers of Westhoughton residents fear crime and anti-social behaviour thanks to 2,000 Greater Manchester police officers being lost in Tory cuts.
Would you like to be a Westhoughton town councillor?
If you love the Westhoughton community, why not consider representing it as a town councillor? You could join town councillors David Wilkinson, Bernadette Eckersley-Fallon and Deirdre McGeown in their fight for our town. Together your Liberal Democrat councillors are campaigning to put Westhoughton first, whether it be supporting the activities of local community groups or… Continue reading Would you like to be a Westhoughton town councillor?