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Frost Festival returns as sparkling series of Christmas events announced
Lantern parades, Christmas markets and visits from the man himself – Father Christmas – are among the exciting events announced…
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Wigan Borough is proud to be part of Greater Manchester's Fostering Promise
Wigan Council has joined its counterpart authorities across Greater Manchester in signing the GM Fostering Promise. At the official signing…
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GMP Wigan Challenger team executes warrants to further tackle County Lines Drug Dealing
Yesterday morning, on Friday 27 October 2023, GMP officers from Wigan’s Challenger team, GMP’s Tactical Aid Unit (TAU) and Wigan…
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Wigan Council statement, October 26 2023
A statement on the decision to end the use of a Standish hotel for housing asylum seekers. Councillor Dane Anderton, cabinet…
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Wigan Council is inspiring all residents to consider a career in care
Wigan Council is aiming to inspire people from all walks of life to become caregivers and make a real difference…
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Wigan Inspector leading the fight against County Lines drug dealing
Detective Inspector Pat Wood has been at the helm of Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) Wigan Challenger team since April this…
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Take part in planning for the future of your borough
‘Planning for the future to 2040’- Wigan Council’s second consultation to prepare a Local Plan for the borough to 2040-…
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Leisure Centre's new life-saving defibrillator at the heart of Standish
A community public access defibrillator has been installed at Standish Leisure Centre in partnership with a local junior football club.…
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Landmark agreement signed to boost skills and education in Wigan Borough
Anchor institutions in Wigan have officially signed a civic agreement with Edge Hill University, recognising the pivotal roles they play…
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Next stage of 'Planning for the Future' launches soon
A second consultation on ‘Planning for the Future to 2040’ will launch next week, to help Wigan Council prepare a…
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