Bolton Local Guide

Practical information for living in Bolton — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Bolton Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Bolton at a glance

Local authority:

Bolton Council

Region:

North West

Known for:

Textile heritage, Bolton Wanderers and the West Pennine Moors

Council & local services

• Bolton Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Bolton Council website
• Bin collections — see our Bolton bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications, or go straight to the planning application search.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Bolton.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Bolton schools.
• Local events — what's on in Bolton this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Bolton.
• Your MP — who represents Bolton in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on Bolton's population, council and postcodes.

Areas we cover

• Bolton town centre
• Farnworth
• Horwich
• Westhoughton
• Little Lever
• Heaton
• Breightmet

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