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Latest news
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- A much-loved puppeteer and star of children's TV is the latest recipient of a Wigan Council Believe Star.
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- 24/07/2025
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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.
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- 21/07/2025
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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.
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- 16/07/2025
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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).
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- 15/07/2025
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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.
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- 04/07/2025
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- Wigan Council's ruling cabinet members approved plans for more control over applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
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- 04/07/2025
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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.
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- 04/07/2025
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- Wigan Borough will have benefitted from £1bn of inward investment by 2028, a cabinet report has revealed.
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- 03/07/2025
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- A new initiative that sees taxi and private hire drivers receive training to help them spot signs of a mental health crisis has arrived in Wigan Borough.
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- 01/07/2025
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- Proposals that would extend Wigan Council's control over the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will be considered by cabinet members.
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- 27/06/2025