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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan Council

Trust, traders and a tired town centre as Leigh faces another telling election

'I wouldn't recognise a councillor if I walked past them'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 24, 2023

Wigan to get new drive-thru Burger King

The new drive-thru fast food restaurant will fill the vacant land formerly occupied by the old Labour Club

Manchester Evening News · Apr 24, 2023

Network Rail hit back at claims they're making school children walk 'dangerous' routes

Work on the railway bridge in Hindley have led to road closures that have caused disruption to transport routes

Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2023

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Ground is broken on massive school building project in Ashton

The school building the project is aiming for completion in Autumn 2024.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2023

Huge new development could replace former plant nurseries

Wigan Council has made no decision on the application yet

Manchester Evening News · Apr 18, 2023

First look at developer's plan to convert vacant land into 113-home neighbourhood

This ‘new neighbourhood’ has been designed to embrace natural features and provide a central green corridor.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 14, 2023

''Drawing the line in the sand": Metrolink for Greater Manchester town demanded

Leigh is notoriously known as one of the largest towns in the North West without a train station, after the rail line was axed back in 1969

Manchester Evening News · Apr 14, 2023

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New pet crematorium will be built despite fears of 'horrific odour' and 'psychological distress'

"This will lead to psychological distress, knowing that the smell is due to the cremation from the death of a pet."

Manchester Evening News · Apr 12, 2023

New pet crematorium could cause 'psychological distress' and 'horrific odours', say objectors

PLans for a new crematorium and two cremators has caused uproar in this Greater Manchester town

Manchester Evening News · Apr 7, 2023

"Common sense over profit": Next phase of 830-home plan receives local backlash

“This development will create massive issues with traffic congestion, air pollution and damage the local wildlife"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2023

Greater Manchester councils spent £1.1m on consultants for Levelling Up cash bids - borough-by-borough cost

Greater Manchester councils received a number of succesful funding bids for Levelling Up cash

Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2023

Maps show dispersal zones across town ahead of 'potential car meet' at Tesco

'Motorists are advised not to attend'

Manchester Evening News · Mar 31, 2023

Number of children in care is increasing and almost half can't find work after leaving

"It is awful to see"

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2023

The outdoor pursuits centre in Lake District run by Wigan Council where business is booming

The venue on the banks of Coniston Water was re-opened under Wigan Council control back in April 2022

Manchester Evening News · Mar 28, 2023

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Manchester Evening News · Mar 28, 2023

Gym and leisure services hailed as 'fantastic' - despite being £1.8m over budget

Gym and leisure services in Wigan were brought back under council control back in 2021 under the umbrella of Be Well

Manchester Evening News · Mar 28, 2023

King Charles III's coronation in Wigan - what is happening and how to celebrate

King Charles II will officially be crowned on May 6 at Westminster Abbey

Manchester Evening News · Mar 26, 2023

"The Dodge City days are over": The future for three Greater Manchester towns

Wigan Council's key areas of focus for the rejuvenation of town centres include Wigan, Ashton and Leigh

Manchester Evening News · Mar 17, 2023

Town centre to get £6.6million overhaul after government U-turn

Proposals for Ashton include improved shop fronts, upgraded streets and public spaces, new walking and cycling routes and a refresh for the town’s market square

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Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023

Majority of homeless people in Wigan kicked out by landlords in 'no fault evictions'

1,091 homelessness applications were submitted to Wigan Council in recent months

Manchester Evening News · Mar 13, 2023

New pictures show what new £135 million town centre redevelopment in Wigan could look like

The old Galleries site would hold a six screen, 700 seat cinema, multi-lane bowling alley, indoor mini golf, a climbing wall and a wide range of other indoor leisure activities

Manchester Evening News · Mar 13, 2023

The Greater Manchester areas with the most reports of fly-tipping

Greater Manchester councils have seen 93,629 fly-tipping incidents reported between 2020 and 2022

Manchester Evening News · Mar 10, 2023

The Mancunian Way: A good pair of socks

Braving the snowed-out streets PLUS parking woes AND Oldham Coliseum

Manchester Evening News · Mar 9, 2023

Council rakes in more than £120k in parking fines outside Greater Manchester hospital

In 2022 alone, the council issued £36,968 worth of fines

Manchester Evening News · Mar 8, 2023

£220 million link road takes step towards becoming reality

The a route was first identified shortly after World War II

Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2023

Charity supported by some of rugby's biggest names receives star award

Over the years, the charity has seen support from sports stars such as Sam Tomkins and Owen Farrell

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