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Latest news
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- From the fettlers to the makers, miners, and manufacturers, Wigan Borough has a proud industrial past, and with AI tipped to bring about a digital revolution, town hall leaders want the borough to become a leader in our industrial future.
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- 22/01/2026
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- A technology firm that works alongside more than 120 councils has relocated its headquarters to Wigan, in what has been described as a "game changing moment".
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- 16/01/2026
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- Round up of Operation Handbrake in 2025 across Wigan Borough.
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- 14/01/2026
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- Wigan Council Response to the Astley Business Park Independent Report.
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- 06/01/2026
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- A historic seat of learning and a renowned scientist whose work has had a lasting impact will receive Wigan Borough Blue Plaques for 2026.
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- 06/01/2026
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- Participation levels and community usage of two state-of-the-art football facilities in Wigan.
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- 24/12/2025
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- A round up of Trading Standards enforcement action and resident support.
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- 24/12/2025
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- Lord Crawford and Ripton Lindsay visit Haig Hall to see development progress.
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- 23/12/2025
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- Residents are being urged to prepare for any episodes of flooding or heavy rain this winter
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- 22/12/2025
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- A pilot scheme between Trojan Energy and Wigan Council has been launched to support the roll-out of on-street electric vehicle charging points.
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- 22/12/2025