Welcome signs for Egerton and Bromley Cross reflect heritage

Councillors have finalised locations for the signs, with installation expected to follow over the coming weeks.

The project was driven by a desire to move away from standard “Welcome to Bolton” boundary signs in favour of something that better reflects the area’s character.

Both the proposed signs. (Image: Supplied)

Cllr Nadim Muslim said: “We wanted something that felt more personal to Egerton and Bromley Cross.”

“These places have a strong sense of identity, and the signs are about recognising that.”

The designs have been made with support from the Turton Local History Society and have taken a year to make.

At the heart of the signs will be a newly commissioned version of the historic Turton crest, linked to Henry Cheetham and once used by the former Turton District Council.

Cllr Nadim Muslim. (Image: Nadim Muslim)

A Lancashire rose will also feature on the signs, which reflect the lasting connection many residents still feel to the county’s heritage.

The response from residents has so far been mostly positive, with many saying they have wanted signs like these for years.

This doesn’t come without negativity, as some say the councillors are not prioritising other issues.

Cllr Muslim added: “We are being inundated with messages from people who have wanted this for a while. We’re responding to what people want.

The Turton crest. (Image: Supplied)

“There will always be people who disagree. We’ve had potholes filled, bin collections sorted, and tackled speeding on the roads, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our heritage.”

Careful consideration has been given to where the signs will be located, with the council ensuring pavements remain clear and accessible.

The Egerton sign is expected to be placed near the junction of Cox Green Road and Blackburn Road, while the Bromley Cross sign will be installed towards Chapeltown Road.

For now, the focus is on marking borough boundaries, with potential additional locations to be explored in the future.

Supporters say the new signs are a simple way to show pride in the communities they call home.