Find a Community Champion • Let's Keep Bolton Moving

Your Community Champion

Peter Wright

Community Champion for Horwich South and Blackrod, Horwich North

Actively involved in local charity work and is responsible for running the Over 50’s Club and Horwich Foodshare Foodbank. Lived in Bolton all of my life. Lived in Horwich for 27 years. Former Town Mayor of Horwich 2018-2019.

Specialist Roles

<strong>Civils Champion</strong><br>Local champions who can get into the heart of their community and share important information to help people stay safe in preparing for and responding to local emergencies.

<strong>Addiction Awareness Champion</strong><br>Understanding the impact that various forms of addiction can have - and championing local support to help people live healthier, happier lives.

<strong>Ageing Well Champion</strong><br>Encourage and support older people in our community to live well independently, ensuring older peoples voices are heard.

<strong>Campaign Champion</strong><br>Receive regular online information to promote and distribute positive Public Health campaigns i.e. cancer awareness, mental health promotion, Stop Smoking month, Dry January.

<strong>Mental Health Champion</strong><br>Mental health champions aren't expected to be experts in mental health, or to diagnose mental health problems. Instead, your role is to promote positive mental health and to signpost to relevant support and help where appropriate.

<strong>Physical Health and Wellbeing Champion</strong><br>Encourage communities to live a healthy and more active lifestyle.

Get in Touch

e: peter.wright@bolton.gov.uk