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All news releases are issued by the council's Public Relations team. For general media and press enquiries, contact the PR Team online.
Latest news
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- A couple who have benefitted from unclaimed financial support after previously being unaware what they were entitled to
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- 15/10/2026
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- The borough's special needs and education reform plan proposals have been approved by central government
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- 15/10/2026
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- progress on social housing developments in Leigh
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- 14/10/2026
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- The Youth Climate summit returned to the Edge to speak to young people about the environment and sustainability
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- 13/10/2026
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- Construction of the Hampton by Hilton Hotel at Fettlers has reached a major milestone, with the six-storey building now topped out as work continues the landmark regeneration of Wigan town centre.
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- 12/10/2026
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- A trio of community sport legends will become the first recipients of a new award named in honour of the late, great Sir Billy Boston.
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- 12/10/2026
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- Wigan Council received an 'outstanding' rating for adult social care earlier this year, and it has now been confirmed that this was the highest rating across the entire country
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- 09/10/2026
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- Contractor appointed for the restoration of Haigh Hall
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- 08/10/2026
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- Work starts on SEND Hope School after contract awarded
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- 07/10/2026
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- A look into the sheltered accommodation project at the Queens Arms and the partnership working between Wigan Council and The Brick
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- 06/10/2026