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Latest news
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- Wigan Borough is playing its part to prevent knife violence with a range of initiatives bringing positive results.
- Date:
- 22/12/2025
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- As Christmas lights sparkle across Wigan Borough and homes prepare for festive celebrations, it's important to remember that this season doesn't feel the same for everyone.
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- 19/12/2025
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- A new digital tree trail is helping visitors to a popular Leigh park learn more about nature. Created by Wigan Council in collaboration with local social enterprise Leigh Hackspace, the trail at Pennington Hall Park lets curious residents scan a QR code for facts about different tree species.
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- 15/12/2025
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- A new Wigan Council initiative will help bridge the digital divide and support more residents to get online and stay connected.
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- 12/12/2025
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- Responding to questions from the Astley Action Group about the Astley Business Park development
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- 12/12/2025
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- A new fund will allow young people to film a documentary with chart-topping band The Lottery Winners, following a major BBC production at Leigh Town Hall.
- Date:
- 11/12/2025
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- Opening an imaginative new chapter in the Pier's story
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- 11/12/2025
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- A popular play area in Standish has reopened with brand-new equipment after investment from Wigan Council.
- Date:
- 11/12/2025
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- Welcome to our monthly round-up from the latest meeting of the full council.
- Date:
- 08/12/2025
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- Wigan Borough's successful Healthy Schools network has taken another big step forward… by graduating to college!
- Date:
- 03/12/2025