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Phil and Hacker will be star attraction on Wigan Borough's Walk of Fame
Phil and Hacker will be star attraction on Wigan Borough’s Walk of Fame
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Waste site on Bolton House Road closed
A closure order is now in place at the waste site at Bolton House Road, following the fire last week,…
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Magnificent seven keep Green Flag status ahead of Love Parks Week
Green Flags will be flying proudly across Wigan Borough again this year after seven local parks were recognised among the…
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'Lifesaving' health showcase heading for Leigh this summer
‘Lifesaving’ health showcase heading for Leigh this summer
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Strong partnership response keeps fire under control in Bickershaw
Wigan Council, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and United Utilities are working together to respond to an ongoing…
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Cabinet approval for borough-wide Article Four direction for HMOs
Wigan Council’s ruling cabinet members approved plans for more control over applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Read the…
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Funding reform proposals are a step in the right direction
By Councillor Nazia Rehman, cabinet portfolio holder for finance, resources and transformation Recent reports suggesting reforms to the way central…
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Inward investment will reach £1bn, Wigan Council cabinet told
Wigan Borough will have benefitted from £1bn of inward investment by 2028, a cabinet report has revealed. The scale of…
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Taxi driver training course to help mental health now available in Wigan Borough
A new initiative that sees taxi and private hire drivers receive training to help them spot signs of a mental…
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HMO plan for Wigan Borough to be decided at cabinet
Proposals that would extend Wigan Council’s control over the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will be considered by…
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