Why Bolton residents could be turned away from polling stations in May’s election

Ward boundary changes mean that there will be a all out election in Bolton, where all seats, a total of 60, in every council ward will be contested.

Residents who arrive at polling stations without photo identification are being warned they will be turned away.

It will be the the first time, residents in Bolton will need to show photographic ID if voting at a polling station at the local elections on May 4.

People without…