*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Shafaqat Shaikh-Hulton -Believes that Hulton residents deserve better than the Liberal and Independent enabled #ToryCuts -If elected, will fight for funding and investment to go to the places it is needed in Hulton, rather than cutting them. #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Joan Pritchard-Jones-Horwich&Blackrod -Local carer in the community, knows issues affecting Bolton families -If elected, will campaign for better carer and cared support, including a new support network for children who are carers #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Richard Silvester-Horwich North East -Represented HNE since 2011 -Shadow cabinet member for housing and planning. Chair of Corp. Scrutiny Committee -If re-elected, will fight against unpopular planning apps -Will protect our greenbelt #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Champak Mistry-Harper Green -Councillor since 2008, campaigning on behalf of residents -If re-elected, will campaign for pocket parks in Harper Green and around Bolton -Will fight against Liberal and Independent #ToryCuts #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Kate Lewis-Halliwell -Local debt advisor and school governor -If elected, will work with residents and community groups from across Halliwell to make sure Halliwell thrives -Will fight against Liberal and independent enabled #ToryCuts #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Mohammed Iqbal-Great Lever -Represented Great Lever for 12 years -Will bring targeted funding back from affluent Tory strongholds to the areas that need it most -Will work with local groups to tackle anti-social behaviour and fly tipping #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Nadeem Ayub-Farnworth -Only candidate that will fight for Farnworth against Farnworth&Kearsley first enabled #ToryCuts -If elected, will bring targeted funding back to Farnworth from safe Tory seats, investing in Farnworth’s sporting areas #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Rabiya Jiva-Crompton ward -Worked for Lancs Constabulary for 18 years -If elected, will protect UCAN and community centres from Liberal and independent #ToryCuts -Will work with the Council to tackle empty shops across Crompton and Bolton #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Emily Mort-Bromley Cross ward -Passionate about sport, heritage rail, and youth engagement -If elected, will protect Bromley Cross transport links from Liberal and independent #ToryCuts -will bring a local, co-operative, ethos to the council #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Bernie Gallagher-Breightmet -Wants increased employment in Bolton and a reduction in school class sizes -If elected, will increase transparency in council, ending behind closed door decisions -Will improve support for unpaid carers #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Logan Pratheepan-Bradshaw -Former small business owner, providing disability equipment to the people of Bolton -If elected, will implement automatic library sign ups for 5-11 year olds -Will fight for investment in disabled facilities across Bolton

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Safwaan Patel-Astley Bridge -Local worker, lived in Astley Bridge most of his life -If elected, will make sure kids don't hungry during school holidays -Will fight to protect highways budget from Liberal and independent enabled #ToryCuts #VoteLabour

*MEET THE CANDIDATES* Steve Sutton-Astley Bridge -Local Public Transport campaigner, Fighting against Tory privatisation -Led campaigns to keep Birtenshaw War Memorial and Bolton North Fire Station -If elected, will stop Liberal and Independent enabled #ToryCuts #VoteLabour

A fitting tribute as we stand in silent #Solidarity and declare our commitment to remember the dead and fight for the living @gmbbolton23 @UNISON_Bolton @BoltonHealth @YasminQureshiMP @younglabour_btn @lindathomas_uk @BoltonLabour https://t.co/DU7BOmWFvb

Delighted to be joined by @UKLabour's Shadow Foreign Sec @lisanandy for a campaign rally (virtually!) with @BoltonLabour, alongside myself and Labour Leader @NickPeelBolton On May 6th you have the chance to elect Labour Councillors and make Bolton a better place - #VoteLabour🌹

🚨Fantastic news out of @boltoncouncil🚨 A massive win for @BoltonLabour The Labour Group and I have campaigned hard to force this U-turn Our Bolton taxi drivers have gone without support for a full year during this pandemic

Thank you Cllr Richard Silvester for your support and solidarity #StandUpForSleepIns @BoltonLabour @UNISON_Bolton @LabourNorthWest 👋

The recycling centres are changing to summer opening times from this Sunday!!

I have written to @boltoncouncil calling for emergency support to taxi drivers who have been #ExcludedUK LAs like @BuryCouncil have provided grants and funding to taxi drivers to support them during these tough times Our cabbies need support to weather the coronavirus storm

This is so exciting! https://t.co/bzcqgKwQU7