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Honorary Aldermen for 2024 announced
A group of former councillors with more than 120 years service in Wigan Borough will be honoured with a prestigious…
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Schools a star attraction for reducing traffic
A pair of Wigan Borough schools have been recognised for their work reducing school traffic, creating safer and healthier environments…
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Wigan Council teams up with 'swap-to-stop' campaign
A national campaign will boost Wigan Council’s efforts to help residents quit smoking, with more than 500 smokers helped to…
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Greater Manchester Police Launch Operation Limit to Curb Drink and Drug Driving
In December, the Greater Manchester Police have actively participated in a nationwide initiative known as Operation Limit. Commencing on the…
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Our Town Awards heroes donate prize money to Wigan & Leigh Hospice
A kind-hearted business has donated the prize money it received when it scooped business of the year at the Our…
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Free parking scheme extended ahead of festive season
Free parking offers in Wigan and Leigh town centre has been extended again for the festive season. A majority of…
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Days of action will highlight Wigan Council's commitment to tackling domestic abuse
Wigan Council will show its support for campaigns to end gender-based violence and reaffirm its commitment to the Love Is…
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Pea wet or gravy? Oasis or the Beatles? New voting bins encourage smokers to bin the butt
New ‘ballot bins’ for cigarette ends are being installed in Wigan and Leigh town centres to encourage smokers to bin…
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Council campaign highlights difference made by local authorities
A campaign highlighting the wide variety of council services has been launched today, coinciding with this week’s Autumn Budget announcements.…
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Charge your electric car in a Flash at Leigh nature reserve
Visitors to Pennington Flash with electric cars will now be able to charge their vehicle when they call at the…
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