The Latest Breaking News from Wigan Council

Neighbours thought 60ft warehouses towering over their homes were bad. The noise was worse

IN FOCUS: For almost 40 years, Stephen Retford enjoyed uninterrupted views of fields from his home – then hulking great warehouses were built just over his garden fence. He thought things couldn’t get worse, then the noise started, as Dan Haygarth reports

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Reform councillor sorry over ‘utterly indefensible’ Jimmy Savile banner row

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The Independent UK · Jun 19

Reform councillor apologises after posing with Jimmy Savile campaign poster

Lilian Rogers said she didn’t ‘comprehend the true, disgusting meaning’ of the sign

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Thousands struggling to pay their bills and the problem is 'not going away'

Thousands across the borough are being impacted by the cost of living crisis

Manchester Evening News · Jul 11, 2023

The controversial plan that could change Wigan town centre forever is to be decided next week

The Galleries is currently undergoing demolition work in order to make way for the new multi-million pound development

Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2023

The Greater Manchester town where the mills, mines and slag heaps of the past have a bright future

A number of spinning mills have been transformed into viable projects to better the community around them in Wigan

Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2023

The developments that could change the face of Greater Manchester forever

Three housing developments that could alter the status quo of Mosley Common due to be decided over the next few months

Manchester Evening News · Jun 26, 2023

Council pockets nearly £1 million from parking tickets in three years

"This revenue also allows the council to offer free weekend parking in Wigan and Leigh town centres."

Manchester Evening News · Jun 17, 2023

'We've lost everything AGAIN' - Flood victims left in waist-high water filled with human waste

"There are sanitary towels floating around outside the front door"

Manchester Evening News · Jun 15, 2023

'Eyesore' Chinese restaurant to be demolished to make way for new apartment block

Some local residents say the new plans will be 'horrendous'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 15, 2023