Date set for decision on which party will lead Bolton Council

After the local elections last week the council remains in no overall control.

However, the Labour Party has by far the largest group of councillors on the 60-strong council. They have 26 members, down from 28 before the elections.

The second biggest party is the Conservatives with 15, the same as before polling.

The make up of power in the borough continues with the Liberal Democrats and Horwich and Blackrod First having six…