Bolton Council Leader, Cllr Akhtar Zaman, has paid tributes to long-serving councillor and former Mayor David Chadwick.
Cllr Zaman said: “Everyone at Bolton Council is deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of David Chadwick, Deputy Mayor of Bolton.
“A Bolton lad through-and-through, David dedicated his life to serving the community he was so proud to call home.
One of his proudest moments was his inauguration as Mayor, a role he performed with typical dedication, warmth and good humour.
“He served as a Westhoughton Town Councillor, as a ward councillor for Westhoughton South, as Cabinet Member for Transport, as Chair of the Licensing Committee, as a school governor and in countless other roles.
“One of his proudest moments was his inauguration as Mayor of Bolton for 2025/26, a role he performed with typical dedication, warmth and good humour.
“Our thoughts are with his wife Valerie, his children Matthew and Victoria, and his grandchildren.
“The town hall flag will be flying at half mast as a mark of respect.”