Leader's column
Welcome to the Leader's column
A monthly update from the Leader of Wigan Council, David Molyneux.
- Ukraine support, budget setting and Jubilee plans
- Description
- Wigan Council, along with all other local authorities in the UK, has moved swiftly to show our solidarity with those affected.
- Date:
- Friday 18th March 2022
- Welcome to 2022, an exciting year for our borough
- Description
- Welcome to 2022, an exciting year for our borough. We enter 2022 with a great deal to be optimistic about and with the Rugby League World Cup and the UEFA Women's Euros on the horizon, it promises to be a significant one for Leigh and our borough.
- Date:
- Friday 14th January 2022
- Floating Earth, free parking and the festive season
- Description
- Leader's column: Wonderful art installation that has attracted hundreds of visitors over recent days.
- Date:
- Friday 26th November 2021
- New era for cultural hub and a visit to gerrumonside!
- Description
- Leader's column: Earlier this week we made the announcement that the popular Turnpike Gallery in Leigh town centre will be transferred to the council from 2022.
- Date:
- Tuesday 9th November 2021
- Back to school and success of Pride events
- Description
- The start of September means many families across the borough will be preparing for a return to school with new classes, teachers, subjects and courses on the horizon.
- Date:
- Friday 3rd September 2021
- Lord Smith; a remarkable individual who leaves a lasting legacy
- Description
- This month's blog includes a tribute to Lord Smith and marks the Olympian efforts of our borough's athletes.
- Date:
- Friday 13th August 2021
- A fitting tribute to our frontline workers
- Description
- Last year we announced that we would add a star to Believe Square and outside Leigh Town Hall to mark the contributions of our NHS staff and frontline workers who have worked so admirably during the pandemic.
- Date:
- Monday 5th July 2021
- Our Town Community Awards, recovery plans and Leigh archives
- Description
- In the next few weeks we will be revealing more details about our recovery plans for the borough and our build back fairer approach.
- Date:
- Monday 14th June 2021
- Return of Our Town, another roadmap milestone and a crackdown on domestic abuse
- Description
- Return of Our Town, another roadmap milestone and a crackdown on domestic abuse
- Date:
- Monday 24th May 2021
- Leading the way on apprenticeships
- Description
- In the weeks since my last column there have been several significant announcements that you may be aware of.
- Date:
- Thursday 18th March 2021