THE Conservatives have been talking down the Bolton Food and Drink Festival as a money loser and that it should instead bring much-needed revenue into the council.

In fact, it is Tories who have robbed this council of £155 million by way of government grant cuts in eight years ­— that’s a real cheek.

On this, the Bolton Tories have more cheek than Kim Kardashian.”

This Labour Council and partners are creating a new town centre.

Straight talking, money brings the bricks and concrete.

Social activity and togetherness attract people.

Events such as the Food and Drink Festival are so important. They are not just a spend, they are an investment.

Spending as investment is a well understood activity in a local economy.

Events Bolton is proud of attract future residents, future businesses and future investors.

The Tories say they back Bolton but they are like flakes.

Cllr Sue Haworth

Bolton Council Audit Committee