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- This time of year – just before we split off for the elections – is always a period of reflection on our previous 12 months and the progress that has been made.
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- 22/03/2024
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- Wigan Council, in collaboration with its development partner Cityheart, has signed a franchise agreement with Hilton for a Hampton by Hilton branded hotel at the former Galleries Shopping Centre.
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- 13/03/2024
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- To mark Digital Leaders Public Sector Innovation Week (11-15 March), cabinet portfolio holder for finances, resources and transformation Councillor Nazia Rehman reflects on another 12 months of exciting progress for Wigan Borough.
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- 11/03/2024
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- Staff at local leisure centres are now in an even better position to support Wigan Borough residents with long-term health issues thanks to specialist training and development.
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- 14/11/2023
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- Fay and Rob talk about balancing foster care with work, taking care of children from different backgrounds, and some of the foster carer stereotypes they're proud to be breaking down!
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- 06/11/2023
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- Digital technology has made our lives better connected and more exciting.
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- 04/10/2023
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- Michelle and Sharon have been fostering for four years. They share their story about their experience of fostering teenagers and why they believe fostering siblings is beneficial for everyone.
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- 02/10/2023
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- Virtual reality, retro games and robot coding for kids will be among the attractions at a fun free event at Wigan Library this month.
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- 02/10/2023
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- Lydia grew up in care from the age of 6. Now as an adult she works with cared for children and has kindly shared her story about her experiences in care and her advice to potential new foster carers.
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- 25/09/2023
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- Ghani arrived in the UK in 2018 when he was just 15 years old. Originally from Afghanistan, he shares his story about moving to the UK and being support by Wigan Council's leaving care team.
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- 18/09/2023