MAY I take this opportunity to thank the voters of Astley Bridge for re-affirming their support for me by again electing me as their Councillor.

I believe that elections should be fought on issues and policies, not personal attacks. The voters of Astley Bridge, by increasing my personal vote and a threefold increase in my majority have supported that view.

I remain grateful to the electorate that I can continue to serve Astley Bridge and Bolton, and can assure them all of my continued determination to speak out for them.

Cllr John Walsh OBE,

New Hall Lane,

Heaton.