From schools, libraries, leisure centres and not forgetting the historic town hall, Bolton Council is responsible for more than 1,000 buildings.

And council bosses want to know if Bolton's residents think they are well maintained, and want to know about people's experiences of using them to help us keep them safe, attractive and fit for purpose for the future.

A "have your say' survey has been released and as part of the survey the council is also keen to get feedback from tenants who lease buildings and land from it, as well as from those who buy property from the council.

This includes where the service is working well and where improvements could be made would also be welcome.

Council owned offices and town halls are included in the consultation, as well as locations open to the public.

Heating, air conditioning, accessibility, toilets, lifts, and security are some of the issues which can be commented on.

In total, the council is responsible for 1,722 properties and land holdings across over 2,000 hectares of land, including offices, children’s homes, car parks and playing fields.

Bolton Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration, Cllr Adele Warren, said: “The council’s buildings are much more than just bricks and mortar.

“Whether it’s sports and leisure, looking after children, borrowing books or a host of other things, these facilities are home to services that play an important part in people’s lives.

“So, we take our legal responsibility to ensure that these buildings are well maintained very seriously.

“Hearing about people’s experiences of using them will help us to keep them safe, attractive and fit for purpose.”

The consultation is running until April 7 and is available online here (bit.ly/property_services).

A paper copy of the survey or documents is available by emailing consultation@bolton.gov.uk, or calling 01204 334 875.