Elaine Sherrington
Mayor of Bolton: 2018-19 (Labour)
Born: Stretford, Manchester
Educated: Chorley New Road School, Horwich; Horwich Secondary Modern School
Represented Tonge with the Haulgh Ward from 6 May 1999 to 9 May 2023.
Family came to live in Horwich in 1953 when she was 4 years old.
She worked at the Beehive Mill in Horwich and Osman textiles in Bolton.
Following her marriage in 1969 she moved away and had two daughters, returning to live in Bolton in 1979.
Held many Executive and Cabinet roles including Recycling and Waste, Cleaner Greener Safer, Adults, Housing and Highways and her last role as Cabinet Member for Housing and Anti-Poverty.
Made Honorary Alderwoman of Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council on Wednesday 11 October 2023.
Her daughter, Samantha, was Mayoress.
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