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Key decisions from the meeting of the Full Council, Wednesday, 24 September, 2025
Welcome to our round-up from the latest meeting of the full council. The agenda for the proceedings can be found…
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The Lathums help launch new cultural strategy for Wigan Borough
Culture and the arts will remain firmly in the spotlight after Wigan Borough’s new five-year master plan was unveiled with…
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Community champions grab spotlight at Believe Sports Awards
Grassroots rugby league and community combat sports were the big winners at this year’s Believe Sports Awards ceremony. More than…
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Progress With Unity Stadium unveiled as new era begins at Leigh Sports Village
The stadium at Leigh Sports Village (LSV) will be renamed the Progress With Unity Stadium, acting as a figurehead for…
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Climate Column – Recycle Week and E-Waste Day
Now in its 22nd year, Recycle Week stands as the UK’s largest and most impactful annual celebration of recycling, and…
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Health Column: Healthy Ageing in Wigan Borough- it's about living well, not just living longer
Health Column: Healthy Ageing in Wigan Borough- it’s about living well, not just living longer
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Plans to restore empty high street buildings and breathe new life into Leigh town centre
A project to breathe new life into vacant units in Leigh town centre has taken an exciting step forward. Following…
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Light Night festival returns to dazzle Wigan town centre
A leading light in Wigan Borough’s cultural calendar is set to make a dazzling return in November. Light Night is…
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Be Well celebrates year of success as Stoptober begins
More than a thousand Wigan Borough residents have set out to quit tobacco with the Be Well Stop Smoking Service…
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Supporting communities fund returns
A flagship funding programme to help Wigan Borough’s amazing community network has re-opened and applications have been made even easier.…
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