BOLTON residents have the opportunity to share their opinion on a new plan for homes, jobs and sustainable growth across Greater Manchester.

Various sites in the borough have been identified for future development in the plan - and now residents can have their say.

A public consultation on Places for Everyone launched last week and will run until October 3.

The plan sets out what kind of development can take place across the city region and identifies key sites for future housing and commercial use up to 2037.

It has been put together by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) together with the councils in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, Trafford, Salford and Wigan.

Places for Everyone builds on earlier work preparing the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and takes into account feedback from previous consultations.

This latest consultation phase is known as a “test of soundness” and is designed to make sure the plan has been put together in line with national policies and guidelines.

Respondents to the survey will be asked whether the plan promotes economic growth and is consistent with policies at a national level, among other issues.

Residents, businesses and local groups are encouraged to take part in the consultation, which is the final stage before the plan is submitted to the government.

The consultation is available on the GMCA website and hard copies of the plan can also be viewed at Bolton Central Library, Westhoughton Library and Horwich Library.

Bolton Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Martyn Cox, said:

“The Places for Everyone plan represents a good deal for Bolton as we work to bring more jobs into the borough.

“Having a robust plan in place means we get the right types of development in the right places and also helps us resist any inappropriate developments.

“It is important that as many local people, businesses and groups as possible have their say, so I urge everyone to visit the GMCA website to share their views.”