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Magnificent seven keep Green Flag status ahead of Love Parks Week

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Green Flags will be flying proudly across Wigan Borough again this year after seven local parks were recognised among the best in the country.
Date:
16/07/2025

'Lifesaving' health showcase heading for Leigh this summer

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Leigh residents are being encouraged to pop in for a 'free health MOT' when Leigh Leisure Centre hosts a Health and Wellbeing Open Day on Wednesday 30 July (10am-2pm).
Date:
15/07/2025

Strong partnership response keeps fire under control in Bickershaw

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Wigan Council, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and United Utilities are working together to respond to an ongoing fire at Bolton House Road, Bickershaw.
Date:
04/07/2025

Cabinet approval for borough-wide Article Four direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation

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Wigan Council's ruling cabinet members approved plans for more control over applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Date:
04/07/2025

Funding reform proposals are a step in the right direction

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Proposed funding reforms could finally bring fairer support by factoring in deprivation and low council tax bases, after years of cuts and campaigning.
Date:
04/07/2025

Inward investment will reach £1bn, Wigan Council cabinet told

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Wigan Borough will have benefitted from £1bn of inward investment by 2028, a cabinet report has revealed.
Date:
03/07/2025

Taxi driver training course to help mental health now available in Wigan Borough

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A new initiative that sees taxi and private hire drivers receive training to help them spot signs of a mental health crisis has arrived in Wigan Borough.
Date:
01/07/2025

HMO plan for Wigan Borough to be decided at cabinet

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Proposals that would extend Wigan Council's control over the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will be considered by cabinet members.
Date:
27/06/2025

Leigh Market development plans progress

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A timeline for Leigh Market Hall's multi-million-pound redevelopment has been unveiled with works set to be underway in 2027.
Date:
24/06/2025

Climate Column: Why should we care about clean air?

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Thursday 19 June is Clean Air Day- a national awareness day, aiming to build awareness of air pollution and what we as individuals can do to help.
Date:
16/06/2025
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