Westhoughton news
Pothole watch: 6 weeks delay to repairs
The council have admitted to Westhoughton campaigner Neil Maher that they now have such a big backlog of road repairs that there is a delay of 6 weeks to getting potholes fixed.
60 Westhoughton residents learn life-saving skills
More than 60 residents took part in life-saving defibrillator training in January.
Deep potholes on St George’s Avenue to be filled
Some of the worst potholes on St George’s Avenue are to be filled, after complaints by Liberal Democrat councillor Neil Maher.
Goal! Daisy Hill’s goalposts make a return
Goalposts in two Daisy Hill locations have been replaced thanks to your Liberal Democrat councillors.
Bolton at Home bosses refuse to grit outside older person’s housing
Bolton at Home bosses have been accused of having a “callous disregard for the safety of older people” after they refused to grit the streets outside their homes.
New toilets coming to Daisy Hill and Westhoughton railway stations
New toilets are coming to Westhoughton and Daisy Hill railway stations. A lift is also coming to Daisy Hill, but Westhoughton still remains inaccessible.
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.
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.
100 poppies to line Westhoughton town centre streets
Some 100 poppies will be displayed on Westhoughton’s town centre streets to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. Veteran and deputy town mayor Neil Maher has more details.
Government must come clean on which schools in Bolton are affected by crumbling concrete
The Government has refused to reveal which schools are affected by failing RAAC concrete. Neil Maher, Liberal Democrat councillor for Westhoughton, is calling for a list of schools affected in Bolton.
Crunch talks on future of town hall
Westhoughton councillors are soon set to learn the fate of Westhoughton town hall’s future.
Lib Dems call for rail fare freeze as Westhoughton residents face £122 price hike
The price of a season ticket in Westhoughton to Manchester could go up by £122 according to Lib Dem analysis.
Three roads improved by your Liberal Democrat team
Three more Westhoughton roads have been improved thanks to your local Liberal Democrat councillors.
Westhoughton homes to get energy improvements
Bolton at Home properties in the Washacre area of Westhoughton are to receive energy improvements.
Wanderer’s delight: Councillor Neil Maher on getting to Wembley
Lifelong Wanderers fan and town councillor Neil Maher reflects on that victorious trip down to Wembley, where the Whites celebrated their 4-0 win.
An introduction with Councillor Neil Maher
In a new series, we are featuring short introductions to your Liberal Democrat councillors and candidates in Westhoughton. First up is Neil Maher, who has been a town councillor since 2019.
Calls for Daisy Hill village speed review and HGV ban
Town councillors are calling for a review of the speed limit through Daisy Hill village, with a possible ban on HGVs that pass through.