Only the Liberal Democrats can secure a fair deal for Westhoughton’s hard-working residents. Labour have failed us on bins, failed us on roads, and failed us on community facilities. The Tories have only ever propped up Labour in the town hall. The Tory candidate for Westhoughton North thinks Chew Moor is called ‘Chew Valley’ and [...]

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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 [...]

The planned health centre for Westhoughton has been shelved.

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 [...]

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 [...]

You have said it yourself, and you know it’s true – Westhoughton is forgotten. Hundreds of residents from our hard-working community have got in touch with JULIA SILVESTER – the councillor fighting for a better deal for everyone who lives in Westhoughton South ward. Julia conducted a survey of the community and the results are [...]

A massive backlog of £50 MILLION in pothole repairs has been left by Labour. That’s not for the whole country… it’s the cost just for BOLTON! The problem is set to get worse after weeks of snow and ice obliterated many of our local roads and footpaths. Last winter the number of potholes soared by [...]

Gone with the old, and in with the new… Cemetery Street’s lighting columns have been replaced. Last year, Councillor Julia Silvester reported how her Liberal Democrat team was successful in getting the dismal, old lights replaced with safer, new ones. The work has finally been carried out by the council and already residents have told [...]

Liberal Democrat councillors are calling for safety improvements to be made to Wigan Road. Councillors Julia Silvester and David Wilkinson are both pressuring the council. Julia said: “Residents have often complained to us about how dangerous the road is for motorists and pedestrians alike.” An improvement scheme for Wigan Road from Wearish Lane to Cricketers [...]