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Welcome to the Leader's column

A monthly update from the Leader of Wigan Council, David Molyneux.

  • 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
  • New stars and a good reason to get on your bike
    Description
    Last month it was an honour to unveil the new Believe Star for Olympic athlete Keely Hodgkinson outside Leigh Town Hall.
    Date:
    Monday 5th June 2023
  • Countdown to the Coronation and Youth Hub success
    Description
    Following its official opening last month, the positive stories that are coming out of Leigh Youth Hub continue to grow and grow.
    Date:
    Thursday 23rd March 2023
  • The Hide's opening and budget setting
    Description
    It was an absolute pleasure to visit the new Hide Coffee House at Pennington Flash last week as the facility has now opened its doors to the public.
    Date:
    Friday 10th March 2023
  • Happy new year, levelling-up and voter ID
    Description
    It has been a busy start to 2023 and I'm sure many of you will have been reading about last week's Levelling Up Fund announcement.
    Date:
    Monday 30th January 2023
  • RLWC, Light Night and free parking offer
    Description
    Let's reflect on a successful tournament as a host venue,
    Date:
    Monday 28th November 2022
  • Nature Reserve news a boost for the borough
    Description
    We had cause for celebration last week with the official unveiling of the new National Nature Reserve that covers large parts of our borough.
    Date:
    Friday 14th October 2022
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