Leader's column
Welcome to the Leader's column
A monthly update from the Leader of Wigan Council, David Molyneux.
- Back to school and our next generation of sporting stars
- Description
- Back to school and our next generation of sporting stars
- Date:
- Friday 13th September 2024
- Keely's Olympic triumph is a proud moment for the borough
- Description
- Since I last wrote this column, we saw the horrific events unfold in Southport and it is important to state that our thoughts continue to be with everyone affected, particularly the family and friends of the victims.
- Date:
- Monday 19th August 2024
- Budget setting, 50th anniversary and election build-up
- Description
- Covering updates on the budget setting, upcoming 50th anniversary and election build-up
- Date:
- Thursday 21st March 2024
- Apprentices and a visit from Warriors and Leopards
- Description
- Last week was National Apprenticeship Week which gave us an opportunity to highlight some of the programmes available across our borough.
- Date:
- Monday 12th February 2024
- A lookahead to 2024; elections, Be Well and community support
- Description
- This is my first column of the year and so even though we are now into mid-January, I feel it is still acceptable to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
- Date:
- Wednesday 24th January 2024
- Free parking, Borough Life and 16 days of action
- Description
- December has arrived and the build-up to Christmas is well and truly underway.
- Date:
- Friday 8th December 2023
- Awards season has arrived
- Description
- This week we're preparing for the third annual Our Town Awards, an event that has fast become one of the main events on our calendar.
- Date:
- Friday 6th October 2023
- Memory Walks and another Blue Plaque
- Description
- Summer saw a resurgence last week so I hope you got to enjoy the hot weather, it may not seem like it at the moment but the autumn months are just around the corner.
- Date:
- Monday 25th September 2023
- Flashes Festival of Nature and apprenticeship success
- Description
- This month provides an opportunity to reflect on the weeks last summer when Leigh welcomed the UEFA Women's Euros tournament.
- Date:
- Friday 14th July 2023
- A Leigh v Wigan final, can it happen?
- Description
- It's fantastic to see both Leigh and Wigan in the Challenge Cup semi-finals after a pair of hard-fought victories.
- Date:
- Friday 23rd June 2023