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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.
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- A celebration of nature is the theme of a family-friendly fun day hosted at one of Wigan Borough's most loved venues next month.
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- 09/04/2024
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- This time of year – just before we split off for the elections – is always a period of reflection on our previous 12 months and the progress that has been made.
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- 22/03/2024
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- Emergency facilities that provide vital support for victims of domestic abuse have been given a funding boost by Wigan Council.
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- 21/03/2024
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- People all over the borough will be smashing their daily step counts this summer as the Big Wigan Walk Week returns for a second year. More than 40 organised walks will take place across nine days from Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June.
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- 18/03/2024
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- Pennington Flash has been revealed as the venue for the first of this year's Memory Walks raising money for the Alzheimer's Society. The first leg of Be Well's fabulous annual fundraiser also has a new summer slot – with this year's Leigh event taking place on Sunday 9 June (11am).
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- 14/03/2024
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- Wigan Council, in collaboration with its development partner Cityheart, has signed a franchise agreement with Hilton for a Hampton by Hilton branded hotel at the former Galleries Shopping Centre.
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- 13/03/2024
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- To mark Digital Leaders Public Sector Innovation Week (11-15 March), cabinet portfolio holder for finances, resources and transformation Councillor Nazia Rehman reflects on another 12 months of exciting progress for Wigan Borough.
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- 11/03/2024
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- Tackling fly-tipping in Wigan borough
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- 08/03/2024
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- This year's Cycle Three Sisters events are on track to be more popular than ever thanks to a new summer slot.
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- 08/03/2024
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- The lowest tax rate in Greater Manchester, a £1m investment fund for communities and key announcements regarding town centre regeneration are highlights of Wigan Council's financial plans.
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- 07/03/2024