THE redevelopment of Halliwell's Jubilee Centre for disabled people and the launch of a one-stop advice shop in the town hall are among the council's main aims for the next 12 months.

The Bolton Plan 2003/4, released later this week, will reveal the council's intention to develop environmental education, improve key stage three and four results in schools, and consult on plans to develop the town centre.

The plan also lists key achievements from the past 12 months as well as targets for the future.

Last year, 114 targets were set and the council claims that more than 70 per cent are now progressing well.

Among the success stories are the launch of Bolton at Home, the company that now manages housing services; the Beacon Status award for the council's homelessness services and the development of a leisure trust.

Cllr Bob Howarth, leader of Bolton Council, said: "We have set ourselves the challenge for the coming year of becoming an excellent council, not just in terms of Government ratings but also in the way we are seen by the people we serve. The plans we have set out in this document will help us to do this."

Copies of the Bolton Plan 2003-2004 will be made available for inspection at local libraries, leisure centres, housing offices or any council reception point.

They can also be downloaded from the council's website at www.bolton.gov.uk or to be sent a copy call Carol Bond on 01204 331341.