Paul Barton

Fly-tipping is an increasing problem in Wigan

Council 'disappointed' after incidents of fly-tipping in Wigan more than double Alan Weston

Leigh guided busway

Worries that guided busway's success will cause people to revert to using a car George Lythgoe

The fly-tipping before council removal

Stern warning as council bosses crack down on fly-tipping in Wigan Sian Jones

The Galleries and market hall is set to be demolished and replaced with new facilities over the next three years

Anti-social behavour forces early shutdown of Galleries car park Charles Graham

Repeat offenders have been punished for not recycling correctly

Wigan Council one of six local authorities to hand out recycling fines Amos Wynn

Dave Lyon (assistant director for environment, Wigan Council), Paul Barton (director for environment, Wigan Council), Angie Brabbs (scheme manager, The Rowans), Keith Rimmer (inventor, founder and chief executive, Thermocill), Councillor Susan Gambles (cabinet portfolio holder for housing, Wigan Council)

Wigan council homes to be fitted with revolutionary tech that saves cash and ene... Charles Graham

Quinton Smith at the mowed site in Atherton where the wildflowers were

News Fury after council mows wildflowers Andrew Nowell

The van stuck beneath the low bridge on Prescott Street

Council van gets stuck under low bridge in Wigan Andrew Nowell

Council flats in Scholes; many residents are unaware of the caretaker service which is available for them to utilise

Wigan caretakers need to be more visible Joseph Timan

The road and pathway flooded on Buckley Street, Wigan, after heavy rainfall after Storm Christoph hit the borough.

Wigan Council facing £100,000 bill for Storm Christoph repairs Joseph Timan

Shoppers have not had to pay to park in Wigan as often as they used to

Parking income hit by Wigan Council’s shop incentives Tommy Lumby

It's due to come into force in spring 2022

Clean air zone charges are 'not a congestion charge', Wigan councillors are told Joseph Timan

Wigan Council took almost £200k in PCNs for parking, which is well below average

Wigan below average on parking fines but still takes in £189k Andrew Nowell

Martyn Sharkey, Alyssa Knowles and their sons George and Albert

Family delighted by kind-hearted bin crews Andrew Nowell

A pianist from the UK played classical music to soothe hungry monkeys in Thailan... Helen Johnson

The long grass on the Ashfield Park pitch

News Standish Sabres FC dismayed at poor condition of pitch Ben Butler

Rubbish fly-tipped in Prestt Grove in Wigan

Wigan Council determined to tackle fly-tipping as data suggests regional increas... Andrew Nowell

XR Wigan activists hold a vigil outside the town hall

Wigan green activists demand council does more on climate change Andrew Nowell

Wigan Council has not reopened children's play areas

Backlash from parents as Wigan children's play areas remain shut Andrew Nowell

Prestt Grove, Worsley Mesnes

Fly-tipping continues to blight Wigan housing estate Liam Soutar