Bolton Council, also called Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. It is a Metropolitan Borough Council, one of ten in Greater Manchester and one of 36 in the Metropolitan Counties of England, and provides the majority of local government services in Bolton Metropolitan Borough. History The current local authority was first elected in 1973, a year before formally coming into its powers and prior to the creation of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton on 1 April 1974. The council was created as a borough rather than a metropolitan district, entitling it to be known as Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. Political control Since the 2019 election, Bolton has been under no overall control, with the Conservatives leading the council with the support of other parties. The leader of the council since August 2021 has been Martyn Cox. Wards and councillors There are 20 wards, each represented by three councillors. Elected to complete the term started by David Greenhalgh, who died in office See also Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council elections List of mayors of Bolton Notes Metropolitan district councils of England Local authorities in Greater Manchester Leader and cabinet executives Local education authorities in England Billing authorities in England 1974 establishments in England Metropolitan Borough of Bolton