CHILDREN of Holcombe Brook Primary School swapped the classroom for the council chamber this week.

The youngsters were invited to meet the town First Citizen, Bury mayor Councillor John Smith, and his councillor wife, Stella, at the town hall.

And the youngsters are pictured in the council chambers with Bury mayor Coun John Smith and his wife Stella and (left) Coun Dorothy Gunther.

The visit was organised by Ramsbottom councillor Dorothy Gunther and the children fulfilled their desire to sit in the seats of power in the council chamber.