No cuts or job losses – but council tax will rise in Wigan as budget is approved

There will be no cuts to services or job losses at Wigan Town Hall – but residents will face a 2.99 pc council tax hike as the budget is approved.

The local authority will invest more money in social housing, community group grants and children services while creating an additional 100 apprenticeships.

However, a general council tax increase of 1.99 pc will come into effect in April alongside a 1 pc increase in the adult social care precept which is ringfenced.