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Council gets £11.8m grant to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping

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Wigan Council has been awarded nearly £12m of government funding to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across the borough over the next three years.
Date:
27/03/2026

'They feel a sense of belonging': Amateur rugby league club thriving as it becomes the largest in the country

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With incremental improvements, shrewd investments, and an increasing number of players, a team formed almost 50 years ago has grown to become the largest amateur rugby league club in the country.
Date:
27/03/2026

Visitors and volunteers flocking to Haigh as exciting new era takes shape

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New figures reveal Wigan's iconic Haigh Woodland Park is more popular than ever as it shapes its exciting future.
Date:
27/03/2026

'I'm extremely proud of all our staff and always have been'

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Wigan Council's delivery of adult social care services rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Date:
27/03/2026

What a racket! New padel and tennis courts coming to Wigan

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Padel is coming to Robin Park as part of an exciting new era for racquet sports in Wigan Borough.
Date:
27/03/2026

More than 2,000 affordable homes built in Wigan Borough

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Providing affordable and social housing options is a key focus for a refreshed Wigan Council housing strategy.
Date:
27/03/2026

New contractor appointed to help residents recycle more waste

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New information after new contractor will expand recycling for brown bins
Date:
26/03/2026

Film opportunities for young creatives in Leigh

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New opportunities to explore different areas of filmmaking for creative young people in Leigh are now available, as part of a Wigan Council led initiative.
Date:
26/03/2026

Healthy homes at the heart of improving health and reducing inequalities in Wigan Borough

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A fresh approach to improving health and reducing inequalities by putting safe, warm and secure homes at the centre of its public health priorities has been set out by Wigan Council.
Date:
26/03/2026

Wigan Council's use of AI and innovation recognised in Outstanding CQC rating

Description
Wigan Council's use of innovative technology, developed in partnership with Agilisys, has been highlighted as a key component of its recent adult social care assessment success.
Date:
26/03/2026
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