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- Politics reporter Elaine O'Flynn and web editor Julian Thorpe bring you the results of the local election as they happen
- A third of the council seats are up for election
- Prospective councillors are gathered at Bolton Arena for the count
- There are 107 candidates contesting 21 seats
- There are 20 wards, but two seats available in Horwich and Blackrod ward
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