Don’t Knock It – Callers Left Out In The Cold (30/03/2007)
If you see the sign then don’t come knocking. That’s the message to all cold callers, doorstep sellers and pushy pedlars from residents in one area of Golborne that has just become Wigan’s first official No Cold Calling Zone (NCCZ).
Industrial action by library staff (30/03/2007)
There will be some disruption to services at Wigan Borough’s libraries on Tuesday 3rd April due to industrial action by library staff who are members of the trade union Unison. Most libraries will close on Tuesday 3rd April and some services may also be limited on Monday 2nd April. Library customers can contact 01942 827627 to find out what services are available.
Wigan Breathes Life into Dead Wood (29/03/2007)
The storms of 18th January 2007 will stay in the memory for many years; but have you ever wondered what happened to the debris and desolation that was left behind?
Wigan Borough’s Grounds Maintenance Team Crowned the UK’s Best (29/03/2007)
When it comes to maintaining and nurturing this green and pleasant land, nobody does it better than Wigan Borough’s Grounds Maintenance team.
Council ‘super’ department will wage war on crime and grime (28/03/2007)
April sees the birth of a brand new council department set up to tackle crime and grime and create a greener environment for the borough. The Environmental Services department has been formed by merging three former council departments.
Council appoints new deputy chief executive (28/03/2007)
Wigan Council’s new deputy chief executive is to be Sue Johnson, who is currently director of programmes and transformation with Knowsley Council on Merseyside. Sue succeeds Frank Costello, who will retire at the end of May.
Business as usual? (27/03/2007)
Community and voluntary sector organisations in the borough still have 48 hours to sign up to a special council-run seminar on expecting the unexpected – and managing if it really happens.
Scholes set for bumper activity day (26/03/2007)
A hard hitting play performed by former drug addicted prisoners is coming to Wigan.
Leigh’s Basketball Queen takes Greater Manchester’s Best Coach Prize (26/03/2007)
Westleigh’s very own queen of the basketball court, Sharon Seaton, was crowned Coach of the Year for 2006 at the Greater Manchester Sports Awards on Friday 23rd March.
