Countryside

There are many policy and strategic issues that generate interest in the management of the countryside. Countryside improvement projects are implemented across the borough.

Comment and general advice is given on policy and strategic issues relating to the management of the countryside.  Improvement projects to the local countryside and some of the larger open spaces are implemented using predominantly financial contributions and grants from external agencies.

Improvement projects are largely delivered within areas of public ownership but outside of official Country Parks. There is a particular focus on aesthetic, habitat/nature conservation and access improvements including some based on long distance countryside routes called Greenways.

Information is also available on the following websites:

Contact Details

Environmental Planning
E-mail environmentalservices@wigan.gov.uk
Opening Hours 8.45 am to 5.00 pm
Phone Number 01942 404225
Fax 01942 404222
Address Wigan Council, Civic Buildings, New Market Street, Wigan, WN1 1RP
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