Labour lose seats in Bolton while Greens pick up first ever councillor

Labour failed to reach a majority in Bolton, while the Green party took their first ever seat on the town's council.

After becoming the largest party in the 2023 local election, Labour have failed to secure enough seats to form a majority in Bolton.

Bolton was seen as a target battleground for the party, with the 60-strong council run with no overall majority, although Labour had the largest number of seats.

But, it was a much better night for the smaller parties, with two independents taking seats from Labour, and the Green Party electing their first ever Bolton councillor, Hanif Alli.

Alli topped the poll in Halliwell, unseating Labour’s Kevin Morris.

A third of the council, as well as a vacancy, was up for election, meaning 21 seats were up for grabs.

Following the election Labour lost two seats - moving them from 28 to 26, while the Conservatives saw no loss or gain, staying at 15 seats.

The Liberal Democrats, who had seven seats before the election, now has six, while there are now 12 independents and one Green councillor.

Full result breakdown:

  • Conservative - 15

  • Labour - 26 (-1)

  • Liberal Democrat - 6 (-1)

  • Independent - 6 (+2)

  • Green (+1)