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Latest news
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- The latest column from the Director of Public Health
- Date:
- 24/03/2026
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- Anti-knife crime initiatives are set to be rolled out across Greater Manchester following the success of schemes in Wigan Borough, where more than 2,700 knives have been handed in at our disposal bins.
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- 23/03/2026
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- Updates on the regeneration projects in Leigh, including Levelling Up Funding, Pride in Place projects, High Street Rental Auction zone, and Mayoral Development Zone
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- 20/03/2026
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- The total of empty homes brought back into use by Wigan Council has topped 750, thanks to a focused approach by housing services.
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- 19/03/2026
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- The rich history of Haigh Woodland Park will be brought to life in a dazzling art exhibition at one of its iconic sites.
- Date:
- 19/03/2026
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- A free event to share the support available to families and young people across Wigan Borough is back for 2026.
- Date:
- 19/03/2026
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- A popular Wigan Borough walking festival is set to return for a fourth year. The Big Wigan Walk Week will be back from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May, with around 50 organised walks taking place.
- Date:
- 19/03/2026
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- Areas across Wigan Borough are set to benefit from a £1.5m fund to boost community projects and venues.
- Date:
- 19/03/2026
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- Works are set to start on a multi-million pound makeover of a Leigh sheltered accommodation scheme.
- Date:
- 19/03/2026
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- The Deputy Leader of Wigan Council has spoken of his pride in the borough's adult social care sector following a glowing assessment.
- Date:
- 18/03/2026