Bolton Scene First Summer New
Bolton Scene The council newspaper for the Bolton family First World War Commemorations www.bolton.gov.uk Issue 130 Summer Fun Autumn 2014 New Eygptian Gallery planned Pages 6-7 Events boost economy Page 3 Page 12 BOLTON’S international events bring in thousands of visitors and pay in millions to the local economy. This summer events such as Ironman UK; British Trans- plant Games; and Bolton Food and Drink Festival are part of the council’s strategy for promoting the borough. Businesses from hotels and restaurants to shops and transport companies all benefit from extra visitors coming to the borough and town centre. More information about what has happened this summer can be found on pages 67. • Although summer may no longer be with us, there’s still more to come with the Christmas Lights Switch On in November. SUMMER FUN: (Above) TV chef, John Torode was the star of the show at the Bolton Food and Drink Festival. Resident Michaela Daubney tries out the steak and mushroom doughnuts he cooked on stage. (far left) Still smiling Gareth Price completes the tortuous climb up Sheephouse Lane during this year’s Ironman (picture courtesy of Veronica Sheppard); and (near left) the team from Leeds Little Livers parade into the square for the British Transplant Games opening ceremony Su Sa E nd tur ve ay da ry – ya Al n lD d ay in Bolton town centre * NCP car parks: For more information visit www.bolton.gov.uk ww.bolton.gov.uk Deane Road, Topp Way, The Octagon *Bank Holidays are also free 2 Bolton Scene Meet your councillors... Con Con Con Astley Bridge Surgeries: Hilary Fairclough 01204 592024 or 336343 hilary.fairclough@bolton.gov.uk John Walsh 01204 332216, 840118, 07836 363635 john.walsh@bolton.gov.uk Paul Wild 01204 591824 or 331957 paul.wild@bolton.gov.uk Fri 26 Sept and Fri 31 Oct, 6-7pm Drummond Street Community Centre Con Con Con Bradshaw Surgeries: Mudasir Dean 01204 336493 Mudasir.dean@bolton.gov.uk Walter Hall 01204 525257 or 332151 walter.hall@bolton.gov.uk Fri 26 Sept and Fri 31 Oct, 7.30-8.30pm Longsight Methodist Church Hall Breightmet Lab John Byrne Lab Lab Lynda Byrne Surgeries: 01204 523141 lynda.byrne@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Every Mon, 5.30-6.30pm (by appointment only – contact 01204 331039) Kate Lewis 0750 5759297 kate.lewis@bolton.gov.uk Sat 11 Oct and Sat 8 Nov, 10.30-11.30am Breightmet Library, Breightmet Health Centre Con Con Con Bromley Cross Norman Critchley 01204 594311 norman.critchley@bolton.gov.uk David Greenhalgh 01204 335621 or 07813 386415 david.greenhalgh@bolton.gov.uk Alan Wilkinson 01204 305934 or 336028 alan.wilkinson@bolton.gov.uk Crompton Please contact for details Sufrana Bashir-Ismail 07875 383893 sufrana.bashir-ismail@bolton.gov.uk Lab Surgeries:Every Sat (except 20 Sept) 9.3010.30am Cobden Centre, off Wolfenden Street Hanif Darvesh 0771 5048806 or 01204 336195 hanif.darvesh@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details Lab Lab Surgeries: IT’S never too early to be thinking ahead to winter. And with that in mind the council will be holding its third annual ‘Get Ready for Winter’ event in Victoria Square on Thursday 30 October. The aim of the free event is to give members of the public advice about how to keep safe and prepare for the winter months. There will be advice from the council and its partners about how to keep warm, save money on energy bills, maintain vehicles, and eat healthily as well as to how to keep safe on dark nights and how to increase home and £40m boost for local transport Stuart Haslam 01204 332002 stuart.haslam@bolton.gov.uk 01204 523141 john.byrne@bolton.gov.uk Get ready for winter Guy Harkin 01942 811932 or 336256 guy.harkin@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details AROUND £40m has been set aside from a new pot to improve transport in Bolton and Farnworth. It’s part of around £350m investment across five years, which Transport for Greater Manchester has secured from the government, for Greater Manchester The improvements will see: • bus priority measures on No 8 bus route (BoltonSalford-Manchester) to improve frequency, journey times, and reliability • development of a new bus interchange in Farnworth town centre • upgraded bus shelters, new bus lanes, bus gates, and junction improvements to overcome known pinchpoints such as at Moses Gate. • It also includes a new 1km busway on disused railway track between Walkden and the A580. personal security. Participants will include Greater Manchester Police; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service; the Environment Agency, United Utilities, Electricity North West, the council’s gritting, road safety and waste management teams; the Highways Agency, along with voluntary agencies such as Bolton Mountain Rescue Team, North West 4x4 Response and Salvation Army. The event links to the national campaign launched by the government in 2012 and help and information will be available from 9.30am until 3.30pm. Opening up development Improvements to the routes and timetables of the current local bus network will include the delivery of a new rapid express bus service for Bolton – Farnworth – Walkden – Swinton – Manchester. The work also aims to improve links between Walkden and Farnworth town centres. WORK is under way to open up the vaults of the Market Place. The shopping centre is undergoing a £15m refurbishment by new owners Moorgarth Group. Plans include the building of a nine screen cinema, operated by The Light Cinemas, with a capacity for 1200 seats and the development of 30,000 sq ft of new restaurant space, creating seven to eight restaurants by opening up the vaulted basement. Remembering start of war SERVICEMEN and women, past and present commemorated the outbreak, 100 years ago, of the First World War. They were joined by councillors and officers, residents, and representatives from other organisations in a service of remembrance. The main commemoration on 4 August saw a service, the laying of wreaths, and a two-minute silence attended by several hundred people on Victoria Square. The service coincided with the British declaration of war 100 years ago. Other commemorations included a civic service at Bolton Parish Church the day before; and a candlelit ceremony in the grounds of the church on the evening of Monday 4, as well as commemorations around the borough. Centenary events also took place at Bolton Library and Museum with a living history actor and a talk by historian Charles Sandbach about ‘Ordinary Heroes of the First World War’ and exhibition at Horwich Heritage. Remembering fallen, (top) Reverend Canon Matt Thompson and the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Martin Donaghy and other dignitaries commemorated the outbreak of the First Word War and (bottom) the Mayor and the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Warren Smith laid wreaths at the war memorial flanked by cadets and members of the armed forces Bolton Scene 3 Message from the Leader of the Council THE fantastic weather we’ve had this summer has helped bring record numbers of visitors to our events this summer. You can find out more about these on the centre pages. I was especially pleased that Bolton hosted the British Transplant Games, which saw 750 competitors, plus huge numbers of their families and friends, coming to Bolton to compete for medals in dozens of different sports. The opening ceremony was a terrific occasion, with spectators to welcome teams from 54 different hospitals across the UK. The excitement has continued Councillor Cliff Morris our with biggest ever Food and Drink Festival taking place during the Bank Holiday weekend. The event has grown and was even larger this year: it now runs across eight different venues in the town centre. The mix of great food, drink and entertainment was enjoyed by more than 150,000 visitors, and there really was something for everybody. The new Children’s Marquee was another exciting development to the festival – the demand for the marquee was enormous, with almost 3000 tickets to see Children’s TV favourite Katy Ashworth selling out within hours. And the great summer isn’t our only cause for celebration. I’m delighted the investment the council continues to make in the education of our children and young people is really paying off. The GCSE and A level results which came out last month show that Bolton’s results are improving at a faster rate than the national average. I hope that the great results from our schools and colleges are maintained so that as many of our young people as possible can make the most of the job opportunities as business investment increases and developments get under way. The new University Technical College being built on the site of the old Holts Mill complex on Deane Road will help to make sure we equip students with vital engineering, science and technical skills. These will help them secure modern, well-paid jobs and increase the prosperity of the town. Bolton town centre developments are picking up pace. It has been very exciting to see the hole cut through the floor of the Market Place recently as work gets underway to open up the vaults and turn them into a range of food and drink venues. They will bring an exciting new flavour to the existing mix. It means that the council’s aim of bringing visitors to the town linked to developing what we have to offer is starting to pay off. Help us make a difference to a local child that will last a lifetime “Without Home-Start and my volunteer, I don’t think I would be here anymore, and my children would be in care.” We recruit and train volunteers to support families with young children by visiting them in their own homes for 2 hours a week. Home-Start volunteers provide a listening ear or practical support such as meal planning, routines, reading to the children, going to the park or finding out about services. We are looking for volunteers who have a friendly and caring attitude as well as an understanding of the pressures of parenting and family life. High priority is given to the training, support and supervision of volunteers who undertake a 30 hour training course prior to volunteering. To find out how to join us, please contact us below: Tel: 01204 362786/381873 Email: admin@homestartbolton.org.uk Visit our website: www.homestartbolton.org.uk Follow us on Twitter @homestartbolton 4 Bolton Scene Meet your councillors... Lab Lab Lab Farnworth Surgeries: Jean Gillies 01204 332131 jean.gillies@bolton.gov.uk A NATIONAL scheme for free school meals is being rolled out in Bolton at the start of the school year. Asif Ibrahim 01204 336884 asif.ibrahim@bolton.gov.uk The government’s new scheme, Universal Infant Free School Meals is being rolled out in all Bolton’s primary schools at the start of the new term. Noel Spencer 01204 793800 or 336833 noel.spencer@bolton.gov.uk Sat 4 Oct and Sat 1 Nov, 10.30-11.30am Farnworth Town Hall Great Lever Mohammed Ayub 07838 119522 mohammed.ayub@bolton.gov.uk Lab Surgeries: Tue 7 Oct and Tue 4 Nov, 5.30-6.30pm Great Lever Community Centre, Bradford Road Mohammed Iqbal 01204 335620 mohammed.iqbal@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details Lab Lab Free school meals expand Madeline Murray 01204 694092 madeline.murray@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details It sees Key Stage 1 pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receiving a healthy standard school meal every day free of charge. In Bolton Key stage 2 pupils (ages 7-11) will pay the normal price of a school meal of just £1.25 per day. The English average is more than £2 per pupil per day and Bolton’s are believed to be the lowest priced in the country. The council was the first to introduce free school meals, back in 2008, for all reception class pupils. School meal menus are nutritious and meet strict regulations, as well as reflecting different tastes and cuisine from all over the world. Meals focus on fruit and vegetables and contain ingredients which are sourced ethically such as free range eggs and Fairtrade products. The price promotion has seen almost 3000 extra pupils tucking in to a school meal each school day since 2009. It means 64% of pupils benefit from a healthy school meal whilst the England average is only 49%. “We’ve been investing in healthy, affordable meals for several years now,” said Councillor Linda Thomas, Deputy Leader of the council. “Our school kitchens are in a good position to serve the extra meals because we invested in improved kitchens and facilities to cope with the country’s highest uptake of school meals thanks to our discounted rate.” New tech school to open Halliwell Cliff Morris 01204 338329 or 331094 Lab cliff.morris@bolton.gov.uk Next ward surgery will be at Bolton Town Hall. Please contact Members Secretariat on 01204 331094 for an appointment. Lab Lab Linda Thomas 01204 332090 or 07879 891129 linda.thomas@bolton.gov.uk Please contact the Members Secretariat office for a surgery appointment on (01204) 331094. Akhtar Zaman 07980 962826 akhtar.zaman@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details Lab Mike Francis 01204 336331 michael.francis@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details Lab Harper Green Seat vacant Champak Mistry 01204 397522 or 331320 champak.mistry@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details Con Con Con Heaton and Lostock Surgeries: Robert Allen 01204 451341 or 335096 robert.allen@bolton.gov.uk F. Alan Rushton 01204 64597 or 335146 frank.rushton@bolton.gov.uk Colin Shaw 01204 844489 or 331958 colin.shaw@bolton.gov.uk Please contact at area forum meetings or contact direct A NEW £10m school for 1419 year olds will open in September 2015, specialising in science, technology, engineering and maths. UTC Bolton will be on the University of Bolton’s town centre site off Deane Road. It will prepare students for careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health, and engineering, and students will be much in demand. UTC Bolton will be purpose built with state-ofthe-art facilities. Employers are helping design the classrooms and laboratories. Students will work on projects provided by employers. Every student will also have a Making the most of later life KEEPING active is key to living a longer and healthier life. Volunteers tend to live longer. Research shows it lessens symptoms of pain or heart disease and helps protect against stress and depression and is particularly beneficial for older adults. Age UK Bolton works with, for and on behalf of people over 50 in Bolton since 1947. It works with independent active older people and those who are frail and more dependent. Loneliness is one of the biggest factors affecting older people – one million people over 65 and half of people aged 80 plus say they feel lonely all the time. Age UK Bolton has services to help – a Befriending Service; monthly afternoon tea with entertainment and return transport; handyman service; activities such as yoga, and arts and crafts; and internet discovery workshops. Services are supported by income from a range of products and services tailor made for those 50 plus: home; travel and car insurance plus funeral plans and energy packages. If you are interested in the services, activities, products or volunteering contact Pat or Sandra on 01204 382411 or email postmaster@ageukbolton. org.uk guaranteed 50 days’ work experience per year. Applications should be made by 31 January to the council for entry to Year 10 and to UTC Bolton for entry to Year 12. To find out more visit www.utcbolton.ac.uk Introduction of Universal Credit UNIVERSAL Credit is replacing certain benefits in Bolton this summer. You don’t need to do anything if you’re already claiming any benefits – be told when you’ll Universal Credit will affect you. At the moment Universal Credit does not affect families or pensioners. Universal Credit replaces: • Jobseeker’s Allowance • Housing Benefit • Working Tax Credit • Child Tax Credit • Employment and Support Allowance • Income Support Universal Credit can be claimed online via the government website www. gov.uk/apply-universalcredit Customers can also contact a Universal Credit helpline on 0345 600 0723 if they have any questions or their circumstances change. Universal Credit is paid differently from current benefits. It will be paid once a month, usually into your bank or building society account. You can get more information about this www.gov.uk/how-to-haveyour-benefits-paid. If you live with your partner and both claim Universal Credit you will receive a single payment that covers both of you. Any help you get with your rent will be included in your Universal Credit payment and you will then pay your landlord yourself. Contact the Money Advice Service www.money adviceservice.org.uk to get help budgeting and planning for Universal Credit. Age UK Bolton Enterprises Ltd has moved Offering a range of products and services tailor-made for the over 50s, including: F -+# ,130,!# F 0 ,130,!# F 04#* ,130,!# F 1 9 *#!20'!'27 F #01-,* *0+1 F 3,#0* *,1 Pop in for friendly, face-to-face service in your new local office: %# -*2-, ,2#0.0'1#1 2" &# -*2-, 3 -*" 20##2 $$ #5.-02 20##2 -*2-, l l .#,B lk+Sn.+ -,S 0' Home, car and travel insurance are provided by Ageas Insurance Limited. Gas & Electricity is provided by E.ON Energy Solutions Limited. %# ,2#0.0'1#1 '+'2#" '1 !-++#0!'* 1#04'!#1 0+ -$ %# H0#%'12#0#" !&0'27 ,3+ #0 llmsmqrJ ," "-,2#1 '21 ,#2 .0-$'21 2- %# @ %# '1 0#%'12#0#" 20"#+0)@ &# 31# -$ 2&# ,+# ," *-%- _%# ` '1 "-,# 1- 3,"#0 *'!#,!# %0##+#,2 #25##, %# ," %# ,2#0.0'1#1 '+'2#"@ 0-+-2#0B %# ,2#0.0'1#1 '+'2#"A 4'1 -31#A lSq 4'12-!) /30#A -,"-, l t@ msklmlnUlktrmqUlo Bucking the national trend EXAM results in Bolton are again above the national average. At A Level the number of A* grades achieved has improved on last year’s results by 2.2% - a greater rate than the national average. The number of A* to B grades has also increased by 0.7%, which has bucked the national trend, while our overall pass rate of A* to E is the same as the national average at 98%. At GCSE level more than 68% of pupils gained five or more A* to C grades, with almost 60% of pupils achieving five or more A* to C grades including English and Maths. Councillor Kevin McKeon, Cabinet Member for Schools, said: “I would like to congratulate the teachers and students for their hard work in achieving such fantastic results. I would also like to thank the parents and families who have supported the students through their exams. It really is a collaborative effort with everyone involved. Everyone should be very proud to see our young people celebrating today.” Share your views about health service changes WITH consultation about health services (Healthier Together) under way the NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wants to hear your views. The idea behind Healthier Together is for everyone to get the best care wherever they live in Greater Manchester. The main change is improvement to high risk surgery, where a patient’s best chance of survival is to see a consultant who regularly performs the procedure they need. With a limited number of surgeons, the proposals are to focus the best 24/7 care for this surgery in four or five sites with teams working together across hospitals. The Royal Bolton Hospital could be one of these specialist centres and the final decision will be made once the public have had their say. Primary care delivered in GP practices is already evolving to meet the changing needs of patients and the CCG is working with Bolton Council to make health and social care more joined up. The consultation will run until 30 September. During this time, the CCG will be speaking to local groups and attending events to talk about the proposed changes. To find out more and share your views, visit www.healthiertogethergm. nhs.uk or www.boltonccg.nhs.uk. If you’re on Twitter, look out for #BestCare and follow @BoltonCCG Bolton Scene 5 Council tackling fraud THE council is working with government inspectors to tackle fraud. Information, held by the council, about people is shared with the Audit Commission, which compares the details with information provided by other public bodies. It will, for example, identify if a person is working and claiming housing benefit to which they are not entitled. The checks are a legal requirement to make sure that the council is making the best use of public funds. The details sent are of people who: • are employed by the council • are registered for Council Tax • are on the Electoral Register • claim housing benefit • live in private care homes supported by the council • receive personal budgets • are blue badge holders • submit insurance claims against the council • are market traders • are taxi drivers • apply for personal licences to supply alcohol • hold residents’ parking permits or • receive payments from the council The information is shared in a secure way through a protected website. If the details match between different public bodies then a further investigation is carried out – no assumption of fraud, error, or any other explanation is made until the investigation reports. For further information go to www.bolton.gov.uk/ datamatching or contact the Group Auditor, 01204 336298. Kevin McKeon 01204 692115 kevin.mckeon@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 4 Oct and Sat 1 Nov, 10-11am Horwich Library Lab Richard Silvester 01204 467914 richard.silvester@bolton.gov.uk Con Phil Ashcroft 01204 335618 phil.ashcroft@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details UKIP Diane Parkinson 01204 331094 diane.parkinson@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details Con Hulton Surgeries: Mon 13 Oct and Mon 10 Nov from 7pm before the meeting of Horwich Town Council Horwich Public Hall Alan Walsh 01204 431746 alan.walsh@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details Kearsley Lab Derek Burrows 01204 335231 derek.burrows@bolton.gov.uk Lab Carol Burrows 01204 335231 carol.burrows@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 4 Oct and Sat 1 Nov, 10-11am Prestolee Community Centre, Church Road, Prestolee, and 11am and noon St Stephens Church, Manchester Road Fri 26 Sept and Fri 31 Oct, 6-7pm Kearsley and Farnworth Labour Club, Longcauseway Lab Liam Irving 07985674470 liam.irving@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 11 Oct and Sat 8 Nov 10.3011.30am Kearsley Mount Cottage, St Johns Fishers RC Church Lab Anthony Connell 01204 576432 or 331108 anthony.connell@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 11 Oct and 25 Oct, 10.30-11.30am St Matthews Church House David Evans 01204 332086 david.evans@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details UKIP Lab Little Lever and Darcy Lever Paul Richardson 07815 678640 paul.richardson@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details GOLD MEDALS: Pictured (above) winner of the men’s race France's Cyril Viennot crosses the finishing line, and (above, right) is Tamsin Lewis the winner of the women’s race (pictures courtesy of Getty Images) TENS of thousands of spectators lined the streets of Bolton and Lancashire, and cheered from the banks of Leigh’s Pennington Flash for this year’s Ironman UK. The 10th anniversary of the event was the biggest yet with 2000 competitors taking part. It’s the sixth time Bolton has hosted one of the toughest sporting events in the calendar. The athletes took to the waters of Pennington Flash for the 2.4 mile swim, before setting off on the 112 mile bike ride through the West Pennine Moors and Lancashire countryside. They then finished off running a full marathon through Horwich and Bolton finishing in Bolton town centre. France's Cyril Viennot won the men’s race in a combined time of eight hours 44 minutes while Tamsin Lewis from London won the women’s race in nine hours 52 minutes. Martin Selby was the first Boltonian home, finishing in 10 hours 49 minutes. Welcoming the games family HUNDREDS of athletes from across the country gathered in Bolton to compete in the British Transplant Games. The 2014 Westfield Health British Transplant Games was the largest ever held, with 752 registered athletes, from 54 hospital teams. All the competitors had undergone a transplant operation and they were supported by around 2000 family members and supporters. It also included a team of donors, and a team from Australia. The games promotes organ donation to increase the number of people on the Organ Donation Register, and gives athletes who have had a SPORTS STARS: Hundreds of athletes paraded through Bolton town centre at the opening ceremony of the games transplant, the chance to compete in a range of sports. During the course of four days the athletes of all ages from young children to those who have retired, competed for medals in a wide range of events, including track and field, swimming, badminton, fishing, tennis, and snooker. TASTY TREATS: (top) Michael Caines and the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Martin Donaghy launched this year’s Bolton Food and Drink Festival, and highlights included (above) festival regular James Martin; (above right) Bolton’s Debbie Halls Evans with compere Paul Crone in the Market Place Marquee, and (bottom) CBeebies’ star Katy Ashworth entertains younger visitors to the festival The event, as ever, was a big boost to the local economy. From presentations from TV celebrities John Torode, Michael Caines, Gino D’Acampo, and James Martin to more than 100 food and drink stalls there was something for everyone to enjoy. The Market Place Marquee feature the best of local cooking talent Debbie Hall-Evans, Aiden Byrne, Andrew Nutter, Sean Wilson, Aazam Ahmad and Jackie Kearney demonstrated their skills, along with Worsley Park Marriott Hotel and Country Club chefs, John Wilkinson; and Tom Gardner, executive head chef at Renaissance City Centre Hotel Manchester. And for young food fans, CBeebies favourite Katy Ashworth provided entertainment, and the cast from the Octagon Theatre put on free performances of Peter Pan and Wendy in a children’s zone, with a giant marquee. The Crompton Place shopping centre hosted free children’s activities including magic shows and cookery classes. Bolton Food and Drink Festival is organised by Bolton Council and sponsored by Bluemantle, Market Place Shopping Centre, Stateside Foods, and the University of Bolton. Partners included Bolton Market, Crompton Place Shopping Centre, Kro Bar, Marriott, ISG, Agilisys, and The Octagon Theatre. Lab Lab Lab Smithills Lib Dem More than ‘153,000 people from around the country came to the four-day foodie spectacular featuring celebrity chefs, a large speciality food and drink market, and free street entertainment during the August Bank Holiday weekend. Rosa Kay 01204 397760 or 336504 rosa.kay@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries:Sat 4 Oct and Sat 1 Nov 10-11am Emmanuel Church Hall Roger Hayes 01204 841008 Lib Dem Joyce Kellett 01204 331094 joyce.kellett@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details Surgeries: Every Saturday between 10.30am and noon; please contact Members Secretariat on 01204 331094 to make an appointment. Andrew Martin 07890 880053 andrew.martin@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details Lib Dem Lab Lab Horwich North East Carole Swarbrick 01204 492967 roger.hayes@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 21 Sept, 10-11am Chorley Old Road Methodist Hall. Tue 8 Oct 7.30-8.30pm Church Road School. Sat 26 Oct 10-11am Chorley Old Road Methodist Hall carole.swarbrick@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries:Sat 21 Sept, 10-11am Chorley Old Road Methodist Hall. Tue 8 Oct 7.30-8.30pm Church Road School. Sat 26 Oct 10-11am Chorley Old Road Methodist Hall Tonge with the Haulgh Martin Donaghy Lab Surgeries: Sat 4 Oct and Sat 1 Nov, 9.30-10.30am Horwich Library. Sat 11 Oct and Sat 8 Nov, 10-11am Blackrod Library Lab BOLTON town centre was filled with an exotic mix of taste, smells, and sounds this summer for the annual Food and Drink festival. Lab Lab Stephen Pickup 01204 337078 stephen.pickup@bolton.gov.uk Ismail Ibrahim 01204 337636 ismail.ibrahim@bolton.gov.uk 01204 336239 martin.donaghy@bolton.gov.uk Nicholas Peel 01204 459949 or 331178 nicholas.peel@bolton.gov.uk Elaine Sherrington 01204 332398 elaine.sherrington@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Mon 6 Oct and Mon 3 Nov, 6-7pm Tonge UCAN centre. Fri 19 Sept and Fri 17 Oct 5-6pm Trinity Methodist Church, Tonge Moor Westhoughton North and Chew Moor Con Surgeries: Sat 11 Oct and Sat 8 Nov, 10-11am Blackrod Library. For issues in Horwich please contact me directly to make an appointment Dr Ebrahim Adia 01204 332371 ebrahim.adia@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details Martyn Cox 01204 331190 martyn.cox@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 1st Nov 10.30-11.30am Westhoughton Town Hall Sean Harkin 01204 331094 sean.harkin@bolton.gov.uk Lab Lab Ann Cunliffe 01204 332375 ann.cunliffe@bolton.gov.uk Rumworth Surgeries: Sat 11 Oct, 10.30-11.30am Westhoughton Town Hall Lab Alan Bury 01204 330194 alan.bury@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries:Please contact for details A taste of summer Christopher Peacock 07917643841 christopher.peacock@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 27 Sept, 10.30-11.30am Westhoughton Town Hall Lab Lab Horwich and Blackrod Challenge of Ironman Meet your councillors... David Chadwick 01942 818526 david.chadwick@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 18 Oct, 10.30-11.30am Westhoughton Town Hall Lab Meet your councillors... Bolton Scene 7 Kevan Jones 01204 337969 kevan.jones@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 4 Oct, 10.30-11.30am Westhoughton Town Hall Lab 6 Bolton Scene Anna-Marie Watters 01204 335516 anna-marie.watters@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 25 Oct, 10.30-11.30am Westhoughton Town Hall Westhoughton South 8 Bolton Scene Give a little time and make a big difference to the lives of disabled children Could you offer short break care to disabled children and young people? In your own home, or sessional care with young people in their own homes or out and about. We offer training and support. Our next 2 day course runs Saturday 4 October and Saturday 11 October. Joining Bolton Shared Care changes lives! For more information call us on 01204 337108 or come along to see us at our information sessions on Thursday 25 September at 11 – 1.30 or 5 – 6.30. The Castle Hill Centre, Castleton Street, Bolton, BL2 2JW Changes to the council’s Cabinet A number of changes have been made to the council’s Cabinet membership and portfolio responsibilities. Councillor Elaine Sherrington has been appointed Vice Chair of the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority, so Councillor Ann Cunliffe will replace Councillor Sherrington on the Cabinet and will be the Cabinet Member responsible for Public Health as part of the Deputy Leader’s portfolio. Councillor Kevin McKeon will now be the Cabinet Member for the retitled Education and Schools portfolio as part of the Deputy Leader’s Portfolio. The ‘safeguarding children’ element of the former ’Schools and Safeguarding Children’ portfolio will now be the direct responsibility of the Deputy Leader, Councillor Linda Thomas. Work to the One Stop Shop WORK to the town hall means that the One Stop Shop is until closed December. It means that alternative locations and methods are available if you would like to make a payment or enquire about services. To pay for council tax, business rates, housing benefits overpayments; sundry debt payments: Direct debit You can make monthly payments from your bank account. You can set it up online through the council website www. bolton.gov.uk Online payments If you have a credit or debit card you can pay online through the council’s website. You will need to have your bill and credit or debit card ready. Pay in person You can also pay in person at the Post Office or any location showing the Pay Point sign. You need to take your bill with you so they can scan the barcode or swipe your card for council tax payments. Payments for stray dogs can only be made in person. By telephone You can also ring our automated telephone service 01204 520233 or 01204 520244, which is available 24 hours. You will need to have your bill and credit or debit card ready. By post You can pay by post and your cheque or postal order should be made payable to Bolton MBC. Write the account reference number on the back and cross it with the words ‘A/C Payee’ and send it to: The Director of Finance, PO Box 4, Town Hall, Bolton, BL1 1RX. Bolton at Home tenants If you live in a Bolton at Home property you can pay by direct debit by calling 01204 328022 or 01204 328238; by calling the 24 hour service 01204 331634 and paying by debit or credit card; paying online at www.boltonat home.org. uk; at the Post Office or PayPoint outlet; or by sending a cheque payable to Bolton at Home Limited, crossed ‘A/C Payee’ and sent to The Director of Finance, PO Box 4, Town Hall, Bolton, BL1 1RX. Other payments Payments for other services can also be made in the temporary One Stop Shop in the Central library; online at www.bolton. gov.uk; Post Office or PayPoint location or by post. • Accommodation building Certificates, notice applications and planning applications can also be paid for by credit or debit card by ringing 01204 336000. • For bulky waste collections and large item removal; grey bin; pest control – you can pay for these services by credit or debit card by calling 01204 331634. • A new licensing enquiry point will be located in the front of the Albert Halls to pay to renew a variety of licences. • Parking Charge Notices (parking tickets) can be paid online, post office and Pay Point locations, by telephone 01204 520233 or 01204 520244. Bolton Scene 9 Register to vote WTHE way you register to vote has changed. The government has changed the system and introduced a secure website for you to register. You need to be on the electoral register to vote in elections and referendums. Up to now, the head of a household was responsible for registering everyone who lives at their address. Each house received a single form to do this, but these will no longer be sent out. From this summer, people registering to vote in England and Wales will register as individuals instead, using a new, more secure, online system. Each person, who wants to vote, is now responsible for checking with the council if they are on the electoral register. To be included on the electoral register you should use the website: www.gov.uk/ register-to-vote You can also use the website to update your name, address or other details on the electoral register. Registering takes around five minutes and you’ll need your National Insurance number. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES – REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON TOWN POLICE CLAUSES ACT 1847 SECTION 21 Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Bolton have made an order under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 Section 21, to enable Remembrance Sunday Parades in Bolton, Horwich, Blackrod, Westhoughton, Kearsley, Farnworth and Little Lever to take place, the effect of which will be to temporarily close to vehicular traffic the lengths of roads specified in Schedule 1 below on Sunday 9 November 2014, from approximately 07:00 until approximately 16:30. During the period of the events the operation of on-street parking places may be suspended at the sole discretion of the Council’s Head of Highways & Engineering. An alternative route for traffic in respect of the roads specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 will be via Back Deansgate, Queen Street, Ashburner Street, Blackhorse Street and Deansgate. During the aforementioned periods all pedestrians and vehicles not directly engaged in the staging of the events will be either prohibited and or restricted from being in, or proceeding standing, waiting, loading and or unloading, or otherwise remaining at rest in the locations specified below. SCHEDULE 1 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES BOLTON Part 1: Howell Croft North from Back Deansgate and Howells Yard to Le Mans Crescent Le Mans Crescent from Howell Croft North to Howell Croft South; Howell Croft South from Le Mans Crescent to Ashburner Street; Ashburner Street from Howell Croft South to Blackhorse Street; Victoria Square (north side of the Town Hall) from Howell Croft North to Old Hall Street; Old Hall Street from Victoria Square (north side of the Town Hall) to its cul-de-sac end; Victoria Square (south side of the Town Hall) from Howell Croft South to Coronation Street; Coronation Street from Victoria Square (south side of the Town Hall) to the property boundaries of 38 and 40 Newport Street; Hotel Street from Victoria Square to Mealhouse Lane; Mealhouse Lane from Hotel Street to Deansgate; Deansgate from Mealhouse lane to Bradshawgate; Bradshawgate from Deansgate to its southerly junction with Nelson Square; Nelson Square for its entire Length; Nelson Street from St. Bartholomew Street to Thynne Street; Thynne Street from its Nelson Street to Trinity Street; Trinity Street from Thynne Street to Blackhorse Street; Blackhorse Street from Trinity Street to Ashburner Street; Bath Street from Clarence Street to St. Georges Road; St. Georges Road from Palace Street to Duke Street; Knowsley Street from St. Georges Road to Deansgate; Deansgate from Millwell Lane to Ridgeway Gates. Part 2: Belmont Road from Lawson Street to Bar Lane; Bar Lane from Belmont Road to Blackburn Road; Blackburn Road from Bar Lane to Birley Street; Birley Street from Blackburn Road to Holland Street; Holland Street from Nell Street to Newnham Street. Part 3: Higher Ridings from Hardmans to Darwen Road Darwen Road from Higher Ridings to Blackburn Road; Blackburn Road from its southerly junction with Darwen Road to Stanrose Close. HORWICH Part 4: Ramsbottom Road from Chorley New Road to Victoria Road; Victoria Road from Ramsbottom Road to Church Street; Church Street from Victoria Road to Lee Lane; Lee Lane from Church Street to Scholes Bank; Scholes Bank from Lee Lane to Lever Park Avenue; Lever Park Avenue from Scholes Bank to Darley Street; Chorley New Road from Scholes Bank to Ramsbottom Road. BLACKROD Part 5: Church Street from St. Katherines Drive to New Street; New Street from Church Street to Manchester Road; Manchester Road from New Street to Station Road; St. Katherines Drive from Church Street to Latham Road. WESTHOUGHTON Part 6: The Fairways from Templeton Close to Wigan Road; Wigan Road from The Fairways / Cricketers Way to Church Street; Church Street from Wigan Road to Lord Street; Lord Street from Church Street to The Avenue; The Avenue from Lord Street to Central Drive; Central Drive from The Avenue to Bolton Road; Bolton Road from Central Drive to Market Street; Market Street from Bolton Road to Wigan Road/Church Street. KEARSLEY Part 7: Springfield Road from its junction with South Avenue to its junction with Manchester Road; Manchester Road from its junction with Springfield Road to its junction with Bolton Road; Bolton Road from its junction with Manchester Road to its junction with Pilkington Road. FARNWORTH Part 8: Gladstone Road from Bolton Road to Albert Road; Albert Road from Gladstone Road to Brackley Street; Brackley Street from Albert Road to the Asda Car Park entrance; Brackley Street from the Asda Car Park entrance to Market Street; Market Street from Brackley Street to Bolton Road; Bolton Road from Market Street to Gladstone Road. LITTLE LEVER Part 9: Mytham Road from Elm Road to Fletcher Street/Market Street/High Street. (Coronation Square); Fletcher Street from Mytham Road to Foundry Street; Foundry Street from Fletcher Street to Market Street; Market Street from Foundry Street to High Street/Fletcher Street/Mytham Road (Coronation Square). 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The council has submitted a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund to fund the project. The extension will be created above the library and museum building. The tomb was built especially for the Quest for Immortality touring exhibition in China which includes many artefacts from Bolton’s collection. A decision is expected in December. Visitors will enter the new Egyptology gallery into what is now the Wildlife on Your Doorstep display — with those exhibits being relocated elsewhere in the museum — and walk through into the new extension before exiting into what is now the museum’s reception area. Local architect Bradshaw Gass and Hope is working on the designs. To find out more, check the blog on the Library and Museum’s website www.boltonlams.co.uk. , Facebook, twitter and local press. There will also be a chance to find out how the exhibitions will change and to see the plans for the new gallery on Wednesday 26 November 2pm in the Central Museum, meet at Museum Reception. ON SHOW: The plans for the new gallery with (inset) one of the Egyptian exhibits from the museum’s collection listed building consent, including public consultation as part of the planning process. If granted permission work would take around 12 months starting February/March 2015. The Albert Halls will be closed to the public during the refurbishment and alternative arrangements will be made for existing room bookings. Leader of the Council, Councillor Cliff Morris, Jig along to hit musical HIT high school musical ‘Grease’ is coming to Bolton. Bolton Catholic Music and Choral Society (BCMS) has assembled a very talented young cast, who have been hard at work rehearsing their ‘electrifyin’ dance moves and hand jive during the summer, to bring you the original high school musical, ‘Grease’, for its premiere on the Albert Halls’ stage. The show features Barry Gibb’s film opening song ‘Grease’, and all the other unforgettable songs from the hit film, including ‘You’re The One That I Want’, ‘Summer Nights’, ‘Sandy’, ‘Greased Lightnin’, ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ (nominated for Best Original song at the 1978 Oscars), and many more. Exciting future for Albert Halls COUNCIL bosses have revealed exciting plans to create a new restaurant/bar and a separate café in The Albert Halls. The new ventures will form part of the refurbishment of the town hall and will be a significant investment in the town centre. The proposals include a ground floor café which would open out into an outdoor seating terrace onto the square, catering to daytime and early evening trade. There would also be scope for a high end restaurant/bar to welcome evening diners, also boasting an outdoor terrace. Both units would provide interested parties with an opportunity to occupy a prime town centre location. The town hall is a Grade II-listed building and the proposals will require planning permission and Events, sport, festivals, culture said: “These new proposals are extremely exciting for the people of Bolton and are an integral part of our plans for town centre regeneration. “Creating a high end restaurant and new café within the town hall, and making the beautiful Grade II-listed building more accessible to the public is a bold step, but one we hope will be embraced by local residents and visitors alike.” - It was voted the ‘No. 1 Greatest Ever Musical’ and is the highest grossing movie musical of all time, making major stars out of John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. ‘Grease’ has proved that a musical love story, in film or stage show, bursting with denim jeans, black leather jackets, hot rod cars, cheerleaders, slick hairstyles, rock’n’roll, teenage angst and young romance is timeless and universal. It’s on at the Albert Halls for six performances from October 7-11 starting at 7.30 pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets are available from the Albert Halls Box Office, telephone 01204 334400 see below.
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