PLANS for a new bus station in Farnworth have been given the green light.

Bolton Council approved proposals submitted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for a new bus station at the existing site in King Street.

It will include modern bus shelters, enhanced passenger safety and security, cycle parking and improved on-site travel information and signage.

Cllr Andrew Fender, chairman of the TfGM Committee, said: "I’m delighted that our plans for the redevelopment of Farnworth Bus Station have been approved by Bolton Council.

"A new, improved bus station will play an important role in supporting Bolton Council’s vision for the regeneration of Farnworth’s town centre.

Farnworth councillor Cllr Noel Spencer said: “We are pleased that this investment will be going ahead and the improvements have been given the green light.

"We are committed to the regeneration of Farnworth town centre and we are working with all our partners to make this happen."

Bolton Council plans to start work to deliver the bus station on behalf of TfGM in early 2018. It will be open for use in summer 2018.

During construction, temporary bus stops will be located as close to the existing facility as possible.

For further information on the new bus station plans, go to tfgm.com/SBNI