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

Description
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

Description
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

Description
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?

Description
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

Two weeks to respond to Local Plan consultation

Description
There are just two weeks left to take part in Wigan Council's latest consultation on the Local Plan.
Date:
10/06/2025

Nature themed family event returns to Pennington Flash

Description
The popular Flashes Festival of Nature will return to Pennington Flash as part of a bumper weekend of entertainment.
Date:
10/06/2025

Preparation underway for Armed Forces Day 2025

Description
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

Prominent architect's work honoured with blue plaque

Description
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

New safe haven opens in Wigan town centre

Description
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

Climate Column: Ditch the Single-Use!

Description
There has been a rapid rise in disposable (single-use) e-cigarettes in the last decade.
Date:
23/05/2025
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