ACROSS our borough many unsung heroes are working behind the scenes to make a difference: to their communities, to their neighbours, to their families. The new Wigan Life Awards will recognise the dedication of residents who have touched the lives of others.
We have joined forces with the NHS, police and the local press to create one award scheme that we hope will, in time, replace all others.
If you know of someone who deserves to have their hard work and dedication recognised, then don’t hold back. Let us know by nominating them for one of the awards highlighted on pages 12 and 13 of this edition of Borough Life.
WHILE local news has been dominated by plans to transform secondary education, our plans for primary schools haven’t exactly stood still. A new school in Leigh rising in the centre of the town is just the latest example, while in Beech Hill a run down building will soon be a thing of the past.
These new schools and nurseries reflect on a smaller scale the changes we want to see in our secondary schools. Schools and education can never stand still. The council has to respond to changing numbers and take advantage of government funding when it becomes available. It’s not always popular because people are rightly passionate about their children’s education.
But we want to create new learning environments that will transform education for the benefit of children, parents, staff and all the community.
FROM college in Wigan to one of the best-known advertising agencies is a remarkable journey. Now designer Chris Fogg has shown his confidence in Wigan by coming back to his Lowton roots.
We salute this success story. Our manufacturing industries served us well but it is to the creative and ‘knowledge’ industries that we will look in the years to come for jobs and prosperity.
Fogg Associates’ success is a timely reminder that even in a recession, Wigan has a lot to be proud of.
ON behalf of everyone at Wigan Council I wish all readers a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.
