Important information →
We are unable to take any further requests for spaces at this year’s event. If you wish to share information on your services, please contact us to make arrangements on the day.
The Local Offer Live is back for 2026.
Over the last 2 years, we have hosted an annual Local Offer Live event, bringing together services across health, education, social care and our community sector to showcase offers available to families in the borough. The event is free and open to parent, carers, young people and professionals to come too.
We aim to co-produce these with parent, carers and young people to maximise what you can get from the event. If you want to get involved you can give us your feedback or contact the Wigan Parent Carer Forum (external link).
Event details
Date: 27th April 2026
Time: 10am to 2.30pm and 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Location: Leigh Sports Village Stadium, Sale Way, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4JY.
How to find us
You can access the event via the main reception, where you can take the stairs or lift to access the event. Staff will be around on the day to help you.
Free parking is available around the stadium.
Please note: Do not to park on the car park near Morrisons as this is a private and operate an APNR camera. Please see signs on the car park on the day with restrictions and we cannot take any accountability for ticketing on the day of the event as a result of parking here.
Why we have the Local Offer Live Event
We host the Event to bring to life our Local Offer in Wigan. It is in a market- place style for children, young people, parents, carers and professionals to attend to find out information and explore what is on offer.
What to expect
You can arrive at any time during the event, and it is completely free. When you arrive, feel free to take your time. You’ll be able to meet and chat with professionals and service providers, learn about what they offer, pick up new information, and ask any questions you have. We have a range of services available, and our staff are here to help you find your way through everything on offer. This year it is at the arena, and we have a number of spaces including the banqueting suite, directors suite and boxes where there will be a quiet space where you can go to take a break with some light activities for you to get involved in.
Media and photography
Please be aware that photographs and video footage will be taken at the event and may be used in promotional materials for Wigan Council, including publication on social media platforms. If you do not wish to appear in any media, please inform us on the day of the event by speaking to the staff on the welcome desk, or speak to a member of the media team on the day. You maybe asked prior to photos to complete a consent form which will be provided on the day, and should you wish to withdraw consent at any time you can do so by contacting the Local Offer.
Workshops on the Day
Throughout the day we will be hosting workshops and consultation opportunities, designed to give you information on specific topics and areas and an opportunity to get involved. No need to book, just turn up. If you can't make it, a lot of the information on these services and offer are available at the event.
Available workshops
| Time | Information, advice and guidance | Consultation opportunities |
|---|
| 10:30am to 11:45am |
|
SEND Reforms: Parent, carer and young people’s consultation |
| 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Aspiring Futures- In house careers advisors services |
Consultation: My day, My way – adult social care day opportunities |
| 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
Happy Smiles CIC: Belonging, my future and upcoming book consultation |
SEND Reforms: Parent, carer and young people’s consultation |
| 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
|
SEND Reforms: Parent, carer and young people’s consultation |
| 4:30pm to 5:30pm |
Tech Mates: Young person session – retro gaming experience and more |
Consultation: My day, My way – adult social care day opportunities |
Who will be there
It will be a marketplace event of many services including, Education, Health, Social Care and many more, including:
- SEND team
- Parent Carer Forum
- Educational Support Services (EP, TESS, Early learning, EMTAS and Outreach)
- Family Hubs/Early Help
- Social Care: Transitions team
- Direct Payment's team
- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Communities health services (These will be available between 10am to 16:00 if you need information and can’t make those times, come and speak to staff at the event who can provide information)
- Mental Health support services
- Embrace/SENDIASS/Independent travel training officer
- Short- breaks offers/services in the borough
- Preparing for Adulthood Service- life coaches
- Colleges and alternative provisions
- Supported Internships and Supported Employment
- Aspiring Futures
- Day Services quality assurance officer and providers
- Happy Smiles CIC
- My SENSability
- Wigan Family Welfare
- Be Well Services.
And so many more.