Proposal to take ‘local money from local projects’ for pensioners fund sparks row

This comes after the government’s plans to cut winter fuel payments sparked a widespread backlash, including in Bolton where more than 50,000 people will be affected.

But a motion set to go to the council this week to create a £200,000 fund for pensioners has also sparked controversy, given that the money will be drawn from local area working budget.

Bolton Conservatives leader Cllr Martyn Cox said: “Labour have been…