A special event will be held next week to help residents prepare for winter.
A special event will be held next week to help residents prepare for winter.
Experts from a range of organisations will come together for the annual Get Ready for Winter event, organised by the council and its partners.
The aim of the day is to raise awareness of the risks winter brings, and to highlight advice and information about how to keep safe, warm, eat well and prepare for the colder season.
An army of vehicles including a fire engine and gritters, and a marquee filled with stalls will take over Victoria Square on Thursday, October 25, from 9.30am until 3.30pm.
Help and information will be available about keeping warm; gritting; fire safety; tips for driving in freezing conditions; saving money on energy bills; and eating healthily on a budget.
Bolton Council’s Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, Cllr Nick Peel, urged people to come along and prepare for the months to come.
He said: “With the hot summer we had and the relatively mild October so far, it is easy to forget how harsh our winters can be.
“The information available on the day will be relevant to everyone. We want to help people prepare themselves for when the colder weather hits.
“It will be a good way for people to find out how they can help keep themselves safe during winter, as well as finding out what we and our partners do to help keep residents safe.”
Participants include: Age UK; Alzheimer’s Society; Bolton Council, Bolton CVS; Bolton Mountain Rescue Team; British Red Cross; Environment Agency; Greater Manchester Police; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service; Highways England; NHS Bolton; North West 4x4 Response; North West Ambulance Service; Salvation Army, and United Utilities.
Visit http://www.bolton.gov.uk/winter for more information.