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New contractor appointed to help residents recycle more waste
A new mixed recycling contractor has been appointed to help residents recycle more waste in Wigan Borough. Last month, Wigan…
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Closure order granted at illegal waste site as government commits to clearance
A closure order to restrict access to the illegal waste site at Bolton House Road has been secured by Wigan…
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Wigan Museum gets £249k National Lottery funding
Wigan Museum has secured £249,000 to deliver an ambitious new vision for its main gallery and learning space. Funding from…
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Investment in local schools and SEND support
Schools across Wigan Borough are set for refurbishment or expansion projects with better facilities providing a boost for thousands of…
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Health Column: Health Begins at Home: Why Housing Is One of Our Most Powerful Tools for Better Health
When we talk about health, we often think first about hospitals, GPs or lifestyle choices. But as Director of Public…
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'Statement project for our borough': Businesses 'couldn't be happier' with new life at repurposed Civic building
Following the transformation of a 1970s brutalist building into a modern multi-use facility, those utilising the Wigan town centre space…
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New supported living apartments open in Ashton, giving young people greater independence
A new development in Ashton‑in‑Makerfield is helping young people with learning disabilities and autism take the next step towards independence.…
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Mayor of Wigan Borough officially opens Kenny G's café
A new café and innovative pilot scheme supporting people to gain supported work experience was officially opened last week by…
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More than 2,700 knives collected in Wigan Borough as anti-knife crime initiative to be rolled out across the region
Anti-knife crime initiatives are set to be rolled out across Greater Manchester following the success of schemes in Wigan Borough,…
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Visible progress seen in Leigh as multi-million-pound regeneration projects begin
Visible progress is being seen across Leigh town centre as regeneration projects set to invest £32m over the next ten…