The Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal Society started a 12-month project in March 2026 to clean up and improve the local waterway in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This trial, known as the Community Canals Project, will bring together residents and landowners to help restore the area for walkers and wildlife.
Funding for the work comes from Bolton Community and Voluntary Services to help make the space cleaner and easier to access. Teams will focus on practical jobs like removing litter and improving paths along the canal route.
The charity has a long-term goal of making the canal fully usable for boats again, but this new work focuses on making it a better green space for the town right now. The group plans to keep the community involved while they continue to speak with the Canal and River Trust about larger restoration plans.
Local people can find out more about how to help through the Bolton Green Umbrella network. The project aims to turn the historic industrial site into a valuable community asset that everyone can use for exercise and to see nature.
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