Debate for Bolton to return to Lancashire as petition passes 3,000 signatures

The borough became a part of Greater Manchester in 1974 after the introduction of The Local Government Act by the Ted Heath administration.

Recently Nick Buckley, a previous candidate in the mayoral election two years ago and a prospective candidate in the mayoral election in 2024, backed a campaign by Bolton for Change for a referendum for Bolton to return to Lancashire. Mr Buckley and the leader of the local party Trevor Jones…