Bolton Labour wastes almost £1 million of taxpayer money on heat network 9th March 2026 Plans for a heat network - described by council officers as unviable - still go ahead, costing the taxpayer nearly £1,000,00. Local News
Conservative call for lower tax rejected by other parties 27th February 2026 Conservatives forced a vote on setting a lower council tax rate, which was rejected by nearly every other party. Local News
Conservative victory to block council homes being built for asylum seekers 25th January 2026 Bolton Conservatives secured a victory at Bolton Council by winning a vote to not participate in Labour government's scheme Local News
Conservatives vote against the Family Farm and Business Tax 17th December 2025 On 16th December 2025, the Labour Party voted to implement its Family Farm and Business Tax. With rising food prices, record farm closures, and plummeting... Local News
Bolton families face £1,300 tax increase after budget 5th December 2025 Labour MPs voted today to introduce a series of tax rises from last week’s Benefits Budget that will hit working families in Bolton. Local News
Conservatives demand a review of Net Zero targets set by Bolton Council 25th November 2025 Conservatives are challenging the current Net Zero strategy that Bolton Council is working towards, despite a lack of clarity on cost from Labour Local News
Conservative plan to abolish Stamp Duty worth up to £1,605 in Bolton 29th October 2025 The Conservative Plan to abolish stamp duty on family homes is worth £1,605 in Bolton. Plans will also remove tax which will free up housing across the country... Local News
Conservatives urge Greater Manchester Police to make PACT meetings local again 20th October 2025 Recognising the frustrations of residents, Bolton Conservatives tabled and won a motion at Council, calling on Greater Manchester Police to reinstate local... Local News
Conservatives win vote to demand the reinstatement of business rate relief for pubs in Bolton 14th October 2025 Bolton Conservatives secured a victory for pubs and the hospitality sector at last week’s Council meeting, demanding the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel... Local News