Bolton Council has announced that it is one of the first councils in Greater Manchester to submit plans for the town's future development to the government for consideration.

A core strategy document - outlining the future for planning in the borough - includes a number of policies on housing, employment, retail and transport development. John Byrne, executive member for development and regeneration at Bolton Council, said: "We've carried out extensive consultation over the last four years and we have written to everyone who has formally commented on the core strategy to let them know it has been submitted.

"The public can now inspect the document, which has been revised following their feedback. Once the inspector has examined the plan, they will make recommendations that the council must follow before it finally approves it."