Our aim is to make Wigan Borough a better place to live, work and visit by creating welcoming, attractive spaces that everyone can enjoy.
The Communities team leads the In Bloom project, working closely with local community and voluntary groups to take part in the RHS Britain in Bloom programme. We also work alongside our Parks and Streetscene team, Corporate Land Management and Be Well to make this happen.
We stay connected with many In Bloom community groups through regular catch‑ups, community networks and In Bloom meetings, making sure everyone feels supported. Across the borough, there are around 1,100 floral planters. Most are out between late spring and late autumn, with a smaller number bringing colour to our streets all year round.
Our Streetscene and Corporate Land Management teams care for our parks, nature reserves and greenspaces. These spaces give residents the chance to experience nature, learn about local wildlife and enjoy the outdoors.
We can achieve our aim by:
- Working together with communities and local businesses to share skills, ideas and resources as part of our Progress with Unity missions
- Keeping the borough clean, green and a place we can all feel proud of
- Encouraging communities to get involved in sustainable and environmentally friendly activities - such as planting schemes, reducing waste, litter‑picking, tackling graffiti and creating colourful displays
- Supporting thriving town centres where people want to visit, shop and spend time, while continuing to improve neighbourhoods across the borough
- Helping people learn about and respect the environment, including through school‑based environmental projects
- Focusing our resources in the areas that need them most
- Creating safe, welcoming spaces where everyone feels comfortable and confident.
How do I get involved?
If you are part of a group, thinking about setting one up, or have an idea for a local project, we would love to hear from you - please complete our Borough in Bloom contact form to get in touch with us.
Volunteer - search for local In Bloom or Friends of… community groups to see how you can make a difference in your area. We have lots of volunteer opportunities listed, and you can also share your own opportunities when you register through our volunteer hub (external link)
Business sponsorship - local businesses can support the borough by sponsoring a planter, floral display, or by working with our In Bloom groups. Businesses can also sign up to the Match My Project (external link) programme - an exciting and fresh approach to social value and giving back to the community. To find out more, please visit the Wigan Borough Communities team web page.
Other opportunities - the Communities team also offers community group support, funding and events designed to benefit local residents, the environment and our wider Wigan community. If you would like more information, please complete the online Communities team contact form.
RHS North West In Bloom - Wigan Borough In Bloom
North West In Bloom 2025
27 community groups entered the It’s Your Neighbourhood competition - from a primary
school in Shevington, to a resident’s group in Mosley Common. A special celebration for 2025 was the wonderful achievement of the Friends of Ashton-in-Makerfield Community Garden. They have achieved Level 5 - Outstanding for 10 consecutive years!
See the North West In Bloom Results 2025.