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Climate Column: Say Bye to Single Use!

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Single-use plastics are one of the most significant environmental threats of our time.
Date:
24/07/2025

'Pride is a statement... of love, of visibility, of unity.'

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Ahead of Pride season in Wigan Borough, Councillor Dane Anderton – cabinet portfolio holder for children and families – made the following an address at full council on Wednesday 23 July.
Date:
24/07/2025

Phil and Hacker will be star attraction on Wigan Borough's Walk of Fame

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A much-loved puppeteer and star of children's TV is the latest recipient of a Wigan Council Believe Star.
Date:
24/07/2025

Waste site on Bolton House Road closed

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A closure order is now in place at the waste site at Bolton House Road, following the fire last week, following legal action by Wigan Council.
Date:
21/07/2025

Magnificent seven keep Green Flag status ahead of Love Parks Week

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Green Flags will be flying proudly across Wigan Borough again this year after seven local parks were recognised among the best in the country.
Date:
16/07/2025

'Lifesaving' health showcase heading for Leigh this summer

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Leigh residents are being encouraged to pop in for a 'free health MOT' when Leigh Leisure Centre hosts a Health and Wellbeing Open Day on Wednesday 30 July (10am-2pm).
Date:
15/07/2025

Strong partnership response keeps fire under control in Bickershaw

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Wigan Council, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and United Utilities are working together to respond to an ongoing fire at Bolton House Road, Bickershaw.
Date:
04/07/2025

Cabinet approval for borough-wide Article Four direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation

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Wigan Council's ruling cabinet members approved plans for more control over applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Date:
04/07/2025

Funding reform proposals are a step in the right direction

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Proposed funding reforms could finally bring fairer support by factoring in deprivation and low council tax bases, after years of cuts and campaigning.
Date:
04/07/2025

Inward investment will reach £1bn, Wigan Council cabinet told

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Wigan Borough will have benefitted from £1bn of inward investment by 2028, a cabinet report has revealed.
Date:
03/07/2025
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