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Empty homes focus brings 750 properties back into use
The total of empty homes brought back into use by Wigan Council has topped 750, thanks to a focused approach…
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Be Well announces return of its Big Wigan Walk Week
A popular Wigan Borough walking festival is set to return for a fourth year. The Big Wigan Walk Week will…
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Local Offer Live is back this April!
A free event to share the support available to families and young people across Wigan Borough is back for 2026.…
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New art installation at iconic location will delve into Haigh's history
The rich history of Haigh Woodland Park will be brought to life in a dazzling art exhibition at one of…
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Major improvements for Council sheltered accommodation in Leigh
Works are set to start on a multi-million pound makeover of a Leigh sheltered accommodation scheme. The £4.5m upgrade project…
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£1.5m Pride in Place fund is set to make an impact across Wigan Borough
Areas across Wigan Borough are set to benefit from a £1.5m fund to boost community projects and venues. The Pride…
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'We have a culture where good people can do great things' – Deputy Leader reacts to 'outstanding' adult social care rating
The Deputy Leader of Wigan Council has spoken of his pride in the borough’s adult social care sector following a…
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Improvement works at borough's sixth Family Hub
Major improvement works are set to get underway at the Family Hub at Leigh, the borough’s sixth Family Hub. Family…
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Makeover breathes new 'Life' into Wigan leisure centre
Wigan gym lovers are in for a treat thanks to the latest exciting makeover of a local leisure centre. The…
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More than a thousand students benefit from inspiring return of Believe in Your Future
A wide mix of universities, employers, and industry experts helped to deliver vital careers advice to hundreds of young people…
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