The battle for control of Bolton town hall is well underway.
A total of 246 candidates are standing for 60 seats in the borough with each of the 20 wards set to elect three councillors on May 4.
The council has been Conservative led since 2019, their group having the largest number of seats without an overall majority. The town of Horwich, which has two wards, is typical of the complex political make up of the council.
