The Mayor of Bolton for 2026–27 is Councillor Mohammed Iqbal
Bolton has officially welcomed its new mayor, Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, following his inauguration as the borough’s first citizen for the 2026–27 municipal year.
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Local election results 2026
Results from the 2026 local elections.
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Peter Kay announces four exclusive hometown shows at the Albert Halls, Bolton - July 2026
BOLTON - THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!
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Music headliners announced for Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2026
Pop sensation Liberty X will headline this year’s Bolton Food and Drink Festival, taking place across the August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August 2026.
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Bolton Makers Market Returns to Newport Street this Sunday
Bolton is set to come alive with creativity, flavour and community spirit this weekend as the Bolton Makers Market returns on Sunday, from 11am to 4pm on Newport Street.
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More memorial plaques stolen from Overdale Gardens
More memorial plaques were stolen from the memorial gardens at Overdale Crematorium over the weekend, bringing the total to over 900.
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Active Bolton champions water safety education day in Farnworth
Bolton Pupils Took Part in Water Safety Education Day at Farnworth Swimming Pool during the first few days of Active Bolton taking over the contract on behalf of Bolton Council.
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Get ready to vote: ID, postal votes, and polling station assistance
Local elections will be held in Bolton on May 7 and residents across the borough are urged to make sure they are ready to cast their vote.
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Tributes to Eamonn Boylan OBE, former GMCA Chief Executive
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced the sad passing of its former Chief Executive Eamonn Boylan OBE.
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Active Bolton begins new chapter for leisure services across the borough
Active Bolton has officially taken over the management of Bolton’s leisure centres, marking the start of a new chapter for community health, fitness and wellbeing across the borough.