The timetable for the new Sunday service from Daisy Hill has been unveiled.

The broken road surface of Allenby Grove has worsened once again, the Lib Dem team can reveal. It follows an announcement by Labour chiefs at Bolton Town Hall that the road is not a priority and will not be resurfaced. Councillor Julia Silvester and the Liberal Democrat team have been battling for the road to [...]

Our recent survey has revealed 75% of residents think we need more Police on the beat. But they will be shocked to hear of Labour’s funding plans means that 300 Bobbies will disappear from the beat in Greater Manchester this year. Julia said: “The thin blue line just got even thinner. Labour has failed us [...]

The gushing gully drain on the corner of Mabel Street is to be repaired. Councillor Julia Silvester had complained about the drain after residents contacted her and the Lib Dem team about the problem. It is being blamed on a blocked sewer in Leigh Road, which when it rains heavy is forcing water out of [...]

SAFETY fears have been sparked at a number of Westhoughton locations. Residents of the Wigan Road area have told how they fear crossing the road sometimes because of the heavy traffic. Julia Silvester has asked the council to look into improving pedestrian safety. The speed limit of 40mph at Hart Common is currently under review [...]

A dramatic car crash has forced the closure of Church Street. A woman was standing outside Rightstyle Fitted Bedrooms and Kitchens, in Church Street, at 5.45pm on Sunday when a driver lost control of his car. The road may be closed until Thursday, we understand. The shop was badly damaged after the car hit a supporting beam. [...]

GMPTE is advising passengers to expect disruptions to public transport services to continue today, due to the severe frost. Most bus services are operating, but main roads continue to be the best served routes. Metrolink services are running but with delays. Rail operators will continue to operate as full a service as possible. Disruptions in [...]

Calls for new islands along Manchester Road to help pedestrians cross have been turned down. Derek Gradwell’s Liberal Democrat team asked the council to consider new pedestrian refuges after some residents contacted us to say how dangerous the road can be. The section of road in question is from Chequerbent roundabout to the White Horse [...]

Safety concerns have been raised over the chicanes that run through Chew Moor. Derek Gradwell’s Liberal Democrat team has received a number of concerned calls from Chew Moor residents who question the safety of the chicanes. The traffic calming measures were put in place quite some time ago to deter speeding cars. Humps were also [...]

Frontline council services will continue to be disrupted throughout tomorrow (Thursday) because of the heavy snow that has fallen. Updates will be posted to this website when we get them, and to our Twitter and Facebook. You can also discuss the bin collections on the discussion board in Facebook. The council has issued the following [...]