Horwich Town Centre is set to be decorated with an array of colour during the Commonwealth Games.

Horwich Town Council has qualified for a Tourism and Development Grant from Bolton Council which will be used to subsidise an initiative where businesses in the town receive hanging baskets for £10.

The displays will be planted with flowers in the Commonwealth Games colours of yellow and purple and a bracket and fixing service will be included in the price.

The offer is limited to the first 50 applicants and the closing date is Thursday, June 6. More details from the Town Clerk, Horwich Town Council, Public Hall, Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AQ or telephone 01204 338900.