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Latest news
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- Wigan Council's use of innovative technology, developed in partnership with Agilisys, has been highlighted as a key component of its recent adult social care assessment success.
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- 26/03/2026
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- 41 new affordable homes are being built in west Leigh, with Wigan Council investing in high‑quality affordable council housing for local residents.
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- 26/03/2026
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- A closure order has been secured by Wigan Council at Bolton House Road after the government committed to clearing the illegal waste site
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- 26/03/2026
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- Schools across Wigan Borough are set for refurbishment or expansion projects with better facilities providing a boost for thousands of young people.
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- 25/03/2026
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- Wigan Museum has secured £249,000 to deliver an ambitious new vision for its main gallery and learning space.
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- 25/03/2026
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- A new café and innovative pilot scheme supporting people to gain supported work experience was officially opened last week by the Mayor of Wigan Borough.
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- 24/03/2026
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- A new development in Ashton‑in‑Makerfield is helping young people with learning disabilities and autism take the next step towards independence.
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- 24/03/2026
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- A feature on the repurposed Civic building in Wigan town centre, and how businesses have enjoyed their experience so far
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- 24/03/2026
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- The latest column from the Director of Public Health
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- 24/03/2026
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- Anti-knife crime initiatives are set to be rolled out across Greater Manchester following the success of schemes in Wigan Borough, where more than 2,700 knives have been handed in at our disposal bins.
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- 23/03/2026