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All news releases are issued by the council's Public Relations team. For general media and press enquiries, email pr@wigan.gov.uk.
Latest news
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- Major upgrades to a pair of paths well-used by Wigan Borough residents will see them added to the Bee Network. This is Greater Manchester's vision for a joined-up transport network, including buses, trams, walking, and cycling.
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- 28/11/2024
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- Wigan Council will show its support for campaigns to end domestic abuse and reaffirm its commitment to the Love Is Not Abuse (LINA) movement.
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- 27/11/2024
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- A new pilot scheme will see school-children play a lead role in promoting community safety in Wigan Borough.
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- 26/11/2024
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- Primary school pupils are being encouraged to scoot to school to boost their health and the environment.
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- 26/11/2024
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- Christmas is coming to Pennington Flash this year as the popular nature reserve hosts its first-ever seasonal artisan markets.
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- 25/11/2024
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- A heritage blue plaque for inspirational orthopaedic surgeon Professor Sir John Charnley has been unveiled in Wigan Borough.
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- 22/11/2024
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- New local authority enforcement powers to crackdown on several traffic offences will come into play at hotspots across Wigan Borough.
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- 22/11/2024
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- A new design for Leigh Civic Square has been published and Wigan Council is asking people who live in, work in or visit Leigh to get involved and share their thoughts.
- Date:
- 20/11/2024
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- An extraordinary Wigan Borough woman who became a celebrated doctor in 1929 has been recognised with a Blue Plaque outside Wigan Town Hall – the former Wigan and Leigh Mining and Technical College where she studied.
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- 19/11/2024
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- With Christmas shopping and nights out getting underway, Wigan Council has extended the year-round free parking offer in Wigan and Leigh town centres.
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- 18/11/2024