https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 23 May 2026 02:01:16 +0000 Sat, 23 May 2026 02:01:16 +0000 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2047/bolton-council-issues-park-warning-for-long-weekend Bolton Council has issued a stern reminder for people to use parks and green spaces properly over the bank holiday weekend. Fri, 22 May 2026 09:37:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2045/cllr-zaman-appointed-the-leader-of-bolton-council Members of the council attended the Annual Meeting last night and appointed Cllr Akhtar Zaman as the new Leader of Bolton Council. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:14:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2046/bolton-council-begin-preservation-work-in-mawdsley-street Work is being carried out to protect Grade II listed properties in Bolton Town Centre. Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2044/queen-s-park-marks-a-right-royal-milestone Bolton’s Queen’s Park celebrates its one hundred and sixtieth birthday this Saturday with music, dance and activities. Wed, 20 May 2026 12:20:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2043/invest-in-bolton-new-website-champions-borough-s-ongoing-regeneration A new website has launched to showcase the ongoing regeneration of Bolton and promote the borough’s success to national and international investors. Mon, 18 May 2026 15:52:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2042/trader-applications-close-as-bolton-food-and-drink-festival-gears-up-for-a-fantastic-21st-year Trader applications for this year’s Bolton Food and Drink Festival have now officially closed, with hundreds of food and drink businesses confirmed. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2041/queen-s-park-to-celebrate-160-years-with-activities-and-stalls Bolton’s Queen’s Park will celebrate its one hundred and sixtieth birthday this Saturday with free games, activities, stalls and live music. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:43:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2040/ironman-70-3-bolton-road-closures-for-2026-announced As Bolton’s massive weekend of sport arrives this June, residents are advised to plan ahead to avoid disruption. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:41:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2039/bolton-museum-to-host-important-exhibition-marking-25-years-since-nato-peacekeeping-mission-in-kosovo Bolton Museum will be the next UK venue to host “KFOR and Kosovo +25”, a powerful photography exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of the NATO-led international peacekeeping deployment to Kosovo. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:34:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2038/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. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:32:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2037/local-election-results-2026 Results from the 2026 local elections. Thu, 07 May 2026 14:14:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2036/peter-kay-announces-four-exclusive-hometown-shows-at-the-albert-halls-bolton-july-2026 BOLTON - THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!  Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2035/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. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2034/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. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2033/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. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2032/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. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2031/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. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2030/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. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2029/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. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/2028/trading-standards-seizes-more-than-200-000-illegal-single-use-vapes-in-major-operation Bolton Council’s Trading Standards team has seized 211,606 illegal single use vapes from a warehouse in the Halliwell area. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:26:00 +0100