BRYAN Griffith has made a new start after leaving Bolton Council through ill-health.

Mr Griffith, aged 42, who lives with his family in Springfield Road, Bolton, has established 'B' Clean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - with advice, help and training from Bolton Enterprise Centre.

He worked in catering services with Bolton Council from 1973 to 1989 before helping to establish the authority's Cleaning Services Direct Labour Organisation.

In 1991 he went to work for the Chief Executive's Department in the Building Services section and stayed there until January last year.

"In November I set up my own carpet & upholstery cleaning business and am one of a few companies in the Greater Manchester area who are members of the National Carpet Cleaners' Association," he said.

"This association ensures that members are trained and fully insured, which in my opinion is essential."

Experiences with the Cleaning DLO included dealing with the effects of fires in schools and floods.

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