Abram Communities Together (external link) is a community group designated as the Neighbourhood Forum for an area similar to the Abram Ward. Further information is available on Neighbourhood Plans in the borough - background documents and information.
Examination begins on Proposed Abram Neighbourhood Plan
Independent examination of the Proposed Abram Neighbourhood Plan has commenced. The examination is being undertaken by Nigel McGurk.
You can view the Plan and the associated documents below:
Next steps
Following the examination, the examiner will provide a report to Wigan Council and Abram Communities Together making recommendations on the Plan and stating whether the Plan may proceed to referendum.
Once this decision and any amendments have been made, a referendum will be held within the Abram Neighbourhood Area where local residents can vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the Plan becoming part of the Development Plan for the borough. View further information about The Process.
Any updates on the examination of the Neighbourhood Plan or the subsequent referendum will be provided on this website.