Elections

An Independent candidate has won the by-election for the central Bolton ward of Rumworth.

The result of the Greater Manchester mayoral by election is expected later today as officials count hundreds of thousands of ballot papers.

The Conservative candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester, Phil Eckersley, has pledged more support to the boroughs of the region in an interview with Roch Valley Radio.

Reform UK's candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, Sian Astley, has pledged greater transparency, more visible policing and fairer investment across all 10 boroughs if elected.

Labour candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has set out her vision for the city region in an interview with Roch Valley Radio, promising practical policies that she says would leave residents "better off".

Green Party candidate Geraldine Coggins has pledged to deliver 20,000 genuinely affordable homes, introduce free bus travel for young people and spread investment beyond Manchester city centre if elected Mayor of Greater Manchester.

Reform UK's candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor has pledged support for a campaign to reopen Bury Castle Armoury.

Reform UK has launched its manifesto for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, setting out proposals on policing, transport, housing, migration and council tax.

Voters across Tottington, Walshaw and Affetside went to the polls today, Thursday 2nd April, to elect a new representative to Bury Council following the resignation of former councillor Luis McBriar.