It was a conservative victory all round in the Ramsbottom area in the 2010 elections.

In the areas Constituency(Bury North)David Nuttall seized power for the Conservatives and Ramsbottoms two council wards also stayed blue.

North Manor ward(Holcombe Brook and Summerseat)was held by James Taylor with Ramsbottom Ward(Ramsbottom,Shuttleworth and Holcombe)taken by Ian Bevan.

For Full Ramsbottom Election Results log on to manchester evening news/local elections/2010.Follow the menu to Bury then scroll to North Manor and Ramsbottom.

Alternatively view todays Manchester Evening News for EXTENSIVE Ramsbottom Results.

Sadly this year The Lancashire Telegraph has not covered Ramsbottoms local elections AT ALL.Nor has it covered Todmorden's like it used to in Calderdale.

If you feel this is damaging to local democracy and curtailing YOUR right to be informed please let the editorial team know.