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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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- Spades are in the ground and work is underway for Wigan Borough's pair of Covid-19 remembrance sites.
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- 01/03/2024
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- Finance, welfare and children's services leaders from Wigan Council have joined the calls for an extension of the Household Support Fund (HSF).
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- 01/03/2024
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- Plans to transform Leigh town centre thanks to a £32million cash injection are beginning to take shape, with drawings published by Wigan Council showcasing an exciting future for the town centre.
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- 01/03/2024
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- Leigh Youth Hub is celebrating its first anniversary as its number of visitors nears the 8,500 mark.
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- 27/02/2024
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- Wigan Council's adult learning and skills team has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for helping learners to flourish.
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- 21/02/2024
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- A community library run entirely by volunteers is entering its next chapter thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund.
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- 13/02/2024
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- FAB celebrations this National Apprenticeship Week
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- 05/02/2024
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- A long-term funding settlement for local government is "beyond overdue" and should be an urgent priority, Wigan Council's cabinet member for finance has said.
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- 30/01/2024
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- Wigan Borough's historic collections – including ancient Roman and Egyptian artefacts – will be the headline act in a new exhibition for 2024.
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- 18/01/2024
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- New state-of-the-art LED lighting at Robin Park Leisure Centre is set to save money and reduce the facility's carbon footprint.
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- 20/12/2023