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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan Council

Youth centre 'for kids with nothing to do' in Leigh set to open

'The location was picked by young people themselves'

Manchester Evening News

30ft golden statue of naked man moved after row over planning permission

The council does not approve of the statue once used to promote the film Gladiator. Are you not entertained?

Wales Online

Giant 30ft gold naked statue with 'unmissable features' towed away leaving locals 'devastated'

'Obviously there is an appendage, but art all over the world has got that'

Manchester Evening News

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Names of those who died at Wigan mine to be memorialised in new 268 home development on former colliery site

A total of 45 mine workers died in explosions in 1830 and 1877 at Pemberton Colliery in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

Villagers still fear houses could be built on green space despite council refusing to sell land

'There has been too much housebuilding, too quickly, in Standish over the past decade’.

Manchester Evening News

Rugby League is coming home: What the World Cup means for the sport's heartland

“The excitement is building for the World Cup and we can’t wait for kick-off!"

Manchester Evening News

Wigan bonfires and firework displays taking place in 2022

‘Be safe, not sorry and keep it free from accidents by following the fireworks code’.

Manchester Evening News

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Council urged to question the need for controversial 1,100 home development by petition signed by over 3,400

"What would it take for them to be open to a discussion to change the amount of houses they’re proposing?”

Manchester Evening News

'Dangerous' Pagefield Mill to remain closed with stern warning for trespassers

Pagefield Mill is a privately owned listed building that has fallen into a state of disrepair due to the age of the building and repeated vandalism.

Manchester Evening News

The once 'poor' Greater Manchester town that's becoming a place that 'wants for nothing'

“If you had said to me then, in 2001, that 20 years hence Leigh would host a UEFA Championship and a world cup, then even I would’ve struggled to believe that was possible"

Manchester Evening News

Next phase of retail development includes gym, tanning salon and restaurants

This will be in addition to a Starbucks Drive-thru, a Lidl and a nursery

Manchester Evening News

Council boss explains decision to close primary school despite mass opposition

“The recommendation to close a school is always a difficult one and we know how much our schools mean to our communities, families and our children."

Manchester Evening News

'Dutch-style' cycling vision could be brought to Wigan thanks to new £80k funding package

Wigan is the first of the five boroughs who applied for the Mini Hollands Feasibility Study grant of £78,947.

Manchester Evening News

Primary school under financial pressure with 'falling pupil numbers' set to close despite opposition from families

A number of current pupils were asked about a potential move and some expressed ‘anxiety’ over ‘not knowing anyone’ in the new school and being ‘bullied’ for being the new kids.

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'He was loved by all' - Tributes pour in for Wigan councillor dead aged 51

"Anthony, was a true local activist, loved by all who met him and who adored our Ashton community."

Manchester Evening News

Drivers call for 'danger road' to be dealt with before accident happens outside rugby club

“The club is fantastic for the kids and I wouldn't want anything to happen.”

Manchester Evening News

'Underground bunker cinema' and 'world class dining' planned in multi-million pound overhaul of historic Greater Manchester hall

The building is more than 150 years old but is the subject of a massive transformation bid

Manchester Evening News

Children's services let down by 'underfunding and staff shortages', Wigan Council boss claimed

"We will continue to add our voice to calls for fairer funding so that councils can provide effective services for children and young people.”

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Manchester Evening News

Everything you need to know as Greater Manchester prepares for historic proclamation events for King Charles III today

The new monarch will be formally announced to the region this afternoon

Manchester Evening News

Derelict pub boarded up for 'public safety' after it was set on fire

“We do believe this was deliberately started but no arrests have been made."

Manchester Evening News

New £1.6 million café and visitors centre in Greater Manchester beauty spot edges closer

Questions were raised as to why the work has been done at the busiest period of the year

Manchester Evening News

School with 'no children' set to close for good on New Year's Eve

“There will be no children who will be on roll at the school in September 2022."

Birmingham Post

Peel L&P says residents will be able to debate proposed 1,100-home scheme in Wigan

Developer says it 'will deal' with residents' complaints further down the planning process

Manchester Evening News

Developers of proposed 1,100 neighbourhood 'will deal' with residents concerns later down the line

"The specific matters raised by the Scrutiny Committee will be dealt with through a detailed planning application, such as green belt, traffic mitigation and education provision," Peel L&P said.

Manchester Evening News

Setback for controversial 'masterplan' for 1,100 home neighbourhood on the green belt

“This is not just any green belt land, this is M&S green belt land,” Wigan Town Hall heard.

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