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All news releases are issued by the council's Public Relations team. For general media and press enquiries, email pr@wigan.gov.uk.
Latest news
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- Plans to improve traffic capacity and provide new walking and cycling facilities at a major Wigan junction are due to begin next week.
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- 21/01/2021
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- Three members of staff who flouted the law by opening a tanning salon during the latest lockdown have been issued with £1,000 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN's).
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- 19/01/2021
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- Rare and unique stocks dating back hundreds of years in the borough have undergone a makeover and led to the recreation of a photograph taken 50 years ago.
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- 14/01/2021
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- Leisure Centres and Wellbeing Services in Wigan and Leigh will be managed by the Council from April 1 following a mutual agreement to safeguard jobs and vital services.
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- 13/01/2021
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- Vital tech support is being delivered to over 60 young carers in the borough to combat the extra burden and challenges they face during lockdown.
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- 13/01/2021
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- Wigan Council frontline teams continue to battle the cold snap this winter after emptying 290,000 bins over the Christmas period and grit 10,000km of highway since October.
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- 11/01/2021
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- Residents in Tyldesley are celebrating after their festive lights display saw them claim the Our Town's Got Christmas Spirit title.
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- 22/12/2020
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- Wigan Council's first digital Christmas celebration has been on tour, bringing festive cheer to care and supported living facilities.
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- 21/12/2020
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- We have taken a massive positive step forward this week after selecting the joint venture strategic development partners who will help us to bring our Galleries25 vision to life over the next five years.
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- 18/12/2020
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- A 42-year tradition that sees Wigan town centre overrun with life-sized cones, American footballers and superheroes will go ahead virtually this year.
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- 18/12/2020