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Latest news
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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
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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
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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
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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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- There are just two weeks left to take part in Wigan Council's latest consultation on the Local Plan.
- Date:
- 10/06/2025
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- The popular Flashes Festival of Nature will return to Pennington Flash as part of a bumper weekend of entertainment.
- Date:
- 10/06/2025
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- An annual celebration of our Armed Forces returns to Wigan Borough this month with an open invitation extended to salute our heroes.
- Date:
- 09/06/2025
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- A renowned architect and surveyor who designed many of the grandest buildings in Wigan town centre has received a blue plaque.
- Date:
- 04/06/2025
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- A new town centre facility launched by Wigan Council will provide a safe space for anyone who needs help during a night out.
- Date:
- 28/05/2025
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- There has been a rapid rise in disposable (single-use) e-cigarettes in the last decade.
- Date:
- 23/05/2025