Leader's column

Welcome to the Leader's column

A monthly update from the Leader of Wigan Council.

Apprentices and a visit from Warriors and Leopards

Description
Last week was National Apprenticeship Week which gave us an opportunity to highlight some of the programmes available across our borough.
Date:
Monday 12th February 2024
A lookahead to 2024; elections, Be Well and community support

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This is my first column of the year and so even though we are now into mid-January, I feel it is still acceptable to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Date:
Wednesday 24th January 2024
Free parking, Borough Life and 16 days of action

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December has arrived and the build-up to Christmas is well and truly underway.
Date:
Friday 8th December 2023
Awards season has arrived

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This week we're preparing for the third annual Our Town Awards, an event that has fast become one of the main events on our calendar.
Date:
Friday 6th October 2023
Memory Walks and another Blue Plaque

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Summer saw a resurgence last week so I hope you got to enjoy the hot weather, it may not seem like it at the moment but the autumn months are just around the corner.
Date:
Monday 25th September 2023
Flashes Festival of Nature and apprenticeship success

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This month provides an opportunity to reflect on the weeks last summer when Leigh welcomed the UEFA Women's Euros tournament.
Date:
Friday 14th July 2023
A Leigh v Wigan final, can it happen?

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It's fantastic to see both Leigh and Wigan in the Challenge Cup semi-finals after a pair of hard-fought victories.
Date:
Friday 23rd June 2023
New stars and a good reason to get on your bike

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Last month it was an honour to unveil the new Believe Star for Olympic athlete Keely Hodgkinson outside Leigh Town Hall.
Date:
Monday 5th June 2023
Countdown to the Coronation and Youth Hub success

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Following its official opening last month, the positive stories that are coming out of Leigh Youth Hub continue to grow and grow.
Date:
Thursday 23rd March 2023
The Hide's opening and budget setting

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It was an absolute pleasure to visit the new Hide Coffee House at Pennington Flash last week as the facility has now opened its doors to the public.
Date:
Friday 10th March 2023

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