VIDEO: The changing face of Wigan town centre

The old flags are being pulled up, parapets and a stair flights being removed as part of a project to make the space more user-friendly as far as holding open air events is concerned.

The work, expected to last about another eight weeks, includes the replacement of existing benches, additional seating, recycling bins, installation of planters, trees and flowers, cycle parking facilities and lowering of the walled area.