Safer Streets Success and Survey
Do you have a view on what changes could be made to boost your local community?
The council and partners has secured funding for an exciting project to make long-lasting improvements. As part of this Safer Streets project, we want to hear from you.
Do you have a view on what changes could be made to boost your local community? The council and partners has secured funding for an exciting project to make long-lasting improvements. As part of this Safer Streets project, we want to hear from you.
Complete the survey online and when you submit an e-mail address you will be entered into our prize draw. Over the coming months, as part of this project, you will see better street lighting and more effective CCTV installed. But there’s much more that can be added to the plans, so let us know what you think.
Meet the team
Liz: I’m a project manager for the council’s Deal for Communities team. It’s fantastic news that we’re able to launch this Safer Streets project and we’d love for you to be involved. Please take part in the survey, get in touch and have a chat with us when you see us around and about in the community. Contact Liz online.
Housing services
Are you:
- A local landlord, looking for an agent to take over the management of your property?
- Stuck with an empty property, and not sure what steps to take?
- A private tenant faced with disrepair and unsure how to report it?
- A private tenant or landlord needing support or advice on a housing matter?
- A local resident, with concerns about rental properties in the area?
The council’s housing team would like to hear from you. We have a range of services and support available.
Meet the team
Amanda: I'm your new Tenants Champion. Everyone in our team is passionate about improving experiences within the rental sector. I hope to build strong relationships with both landlords and tenants. We can all work together to improve this wonderful community.
To contact the team, please email: PSHAdvice@wigan.gov.uk or call 01942 489 204.
Clean-up day and waste amnesty
There will be a community clean-up day and litter pick in your area on Wednesday 23rd September and we would love you to join us.
We will be able to provide equipment and will organise the clean-up so it is safe, in line with the social distancing rules around Covid-19.
The event is part of the Great British September Clean-Up, which aims to tidy up local communities, rid them of litter and help to keep the streets clean.
We will be in the area throughout the day - we hope to see you there. A waste amnesty is taking place on Wednesday 28th October which means council teams will set up skips to takeaway household waste.
We will provide you with more details about locations nearer the time.
Did you know?
- You can book for a free collection of up to three bulky waste items
- Each property is entitled to this service once in a 12 month period
- Includes kitchen appliances, furniture and wardrobes
- Extra items can be collected at a cost of £5.50 per item
- If you needed extra collections during a 12 month period, extra fees do apply
- The council is cracking down on littering and flytipping
- The fines people face for these environmental crimes have been increased
- We hope to be a litter free borough by 2030
- To report any incidents visit www.wigan.gov.uk/reportit
You can ask the council for help to make your home a bit more secure. To see if you are eligible for items such as door chains, snatch locks and security peep-holes contact The Deal for Communities.