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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan Council

'Exciting projects' ahead for Wigan in 2023 to follow up 'a brilliant 12 months'

“What a brilliant 12 months we’ve had here in Wigan Borough."

Manchester Evening News

‘Old folks don’t want cinemas and bowling alleys – we want decent shops’

The £135million redevelopment plan is set to transform the former shopping centre

Manchester Evening News

New teaching block for oversubscribed school to meet high student demand

Plans comes after a £1.2 million budget release was granted for construction by Wigan Council back in April.

Manchester Evening News

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Wigan Pier's transformation from eyesore to centre of 'beauty and vibrancy' set to start

“It is unfortunate that delays caused by Covid pandemic and inflationary pressures have led to subsequent effects on labour and materials markets."

Manchester Evening News

Primary school closure confirmed due to drop in pupil numbers

“The decision to close a school is never taken lightly."

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester school hit by Strep A outbreak

If you think your child is poorly and getting worse, trust your instincts & contact NHS 111 or your GP

Manchester Evening News

Wigan Council owed more than £70 million in tax

“We urge anyone struggling to pay their council tax to speak to us as soon as possible."

Manchester Evening News

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Teenager living in care says he 'feels listened to' after momentous council decision

"Often adults make a lot of decisions about every aspect of our lives without us."

Manchester Evening News

Children who can't afford branded school uniforms left feeling 'shame and guilt'

"Families can struggle to pay these high prices, which in turn has negative impacts on learning and self-concept of children."

Manchester Evening News

"It would get 10/10 on Strictly": Transformation from vacant school to over-55's development given green light

“The fact we’ve only had one objection is amazing considering how many we’ve had for other residential developments."

Manchester Evening News

Pupils to be taught OUTSIDE under school's plans for rooftop classroom

“The College has grown steadily in popularity over recent years and now has over 2,300 students."

Manchester Evening News

Controversial plans for two new drive-thrus in Wigan withdrawn

Wigan Council will no longer consider this proposal.

Manchester Evening News

Shops could be transformed into homeless shelters for rough sleepers

Wigan Council have identified ‘a requirement for interim accommodation for the homeless and rough sleepers’.

Manchester Evening News

Gambling shops' grip on town centre creates fear and anger as struggling locals face triple-whammy

'I think it’s a disgrace because mums and dads are going into betting shops and they can’t give to their children if they waste money betting'

Manchester Evening News

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The council candidates hoping to win the Ashton by-election

The third council seat in Ashton was left vacant following the sad death of well-loved Coun Anthony Sykes

Manchester Evening News

'Unacceptable' 20m high 5G mast in town centre refused

The plans were refused by Wigan Council

Manchester Evening News

Wigan council brings in more than £10.5m in last five years selling off land

A total of 141 plots of land were sold for £10,535,954 since the start of 2017.

The Guardian - UK

‘From coal tips to willow tits’: post-industrial Greater Manchester’s new nature reserve

The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh’s protected status is a reward for rewilding former coal-mining landscapes

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Liverpool Echo

Chilling CCTV shows killers luring dad to his death before stabbing him

The man was led to a canal before being stabbed 35 times and shoved into the water to die

Manchester Evening News

CCTV which snared three teen killers luring dad to his death rolled out across Greater Manchester borough

Scott Anderton, 33, was led to a canal before being stabbed 35 times and shoved into the water to die

Manchester Evening News

Still no action taken on illegal gate erected by farmer who 'threatened council staff with shotgun'

"We were actually, as councillors, advised to stay away from this area as the applicant had threatened anyone associated with the council with a shotgun."

Wales Online

Community grieving after council orders removal of 30ft gold nude statue

"I will miss seeing the gold buttocks shining as I drive past going to the hairdressers"

Manchester Evening News

Affordable housing development at site of former school given green light

The 47-home development will also have the added bonus of a play area refurbishment

Manchester Evening News

The areas which could be totally transformed in battle to close north-south Greater Manchester divide

Plans have been announced to boost prospects in areas outside of south Manchester

Manchester Evening News

Leigh MP James Grundy says he 'does not trust Wigan Council to make the right decision' on fracking

"I don't trust Wigan Council to make the right decisions on fracking, but I do trust local people, and I will back them where they oppose it.”

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