Westhoughton news
Sewage dumped in Bolton for 28,179 hours last year
New figures analysing sewage dumped in council areas have revealed that sewage was dumped into waterways in Bolton for 28,179 hours in 2023.
60 Westhoughton residents learn life-saving skills
More than 60 residents took part in life-saving defibrillator training in January.
44,992 people in Bolton waited more than 4 hours in A&E last year
The number of patients waiting more than four hours in Bolton’s A&Es has risen by 86.4% compared with four years ago, Liberal Democrat analysis of House of Commons Library research reveals.
Learn to save a life this new year
Every New Year many people decide to challenge themselves by learning a new skill. So, as we celebrate the start of 2024, Westhoughton residents are being encouraged to learn how to save a life.
Conservative MP Chris Green votes against more support for local GP and ambulance services
Bolton West Conservative MP Chris Green has been criticised after voting against a Liberal Democrat amendment which would have committed the government to improving GP and ambulance wait times.
Westhoughton health services at breaking point
Deirdre McGeown’s recent health survey has revealed how angry Westhoughton and Hunger Hill residents are about overdevelopment putting our health services at breaking point.
176 Bolton cancer patients wait more than 62 days for urgent referral
The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease.
Veteran Neil Maher recognised for Ukraine efforts
Falklands War veteran and Westhoughton deputy town mayor Neil Maher has been recognised for his efforts in supporting the people of Ukraine.
Inquiry into Westhoughton’s inadequate health facilities
Liberal Democrat councillors have launched an inquiry into Westhoughton’s ailing health facilities.
Review of Westhoughton’s defibrillator coverage
A review of Westhoughton’s defibrillator coverage is being carried out by town councillors.