Peter Smith

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show 56 per cent of households in Wigan were living in homes with a rating of 'D' or below as of March.

More than half of homes suffer poor energy efficiency

Department for Work and Pensions figures show 59,529 pensioners in Wigan received help in 2022-23 – up from 58,936 the year before.

More elderly people received help to pay their heating bills last winter

Since the Government's commitment to the net zero target in June 2019, the number of energy efficiency improvements in low-income households across Great Britain has more than doubled.

Energy efficiency measures in low-income households increase

The winter fuel payment is a tax-free annual benefit paid to people over pension credit age to help them with their bills as temperatures drop.

Tens of thousands of older Wigan people received help to heat homes last winter

The End Fuel Poverty Coalition has warned many more will struggle to afford rocketing bills this year after the energy price cap rose in April and the war in Ukraine led to an increase in wholesale oil prices.

Tens of thousands of Wiganers were in fuel poverty even before energy crisis

Funding was given to Aspull's Royal British Legion club

Council's recovery fund is providing a real helping hand for clubs and groups in...

A new star to key workers is unveiled on Wigan's Walk of Fame

Wigan news review of the year Part II

The by-election will be held later this month

Candidates revealed in upcoming by-election for seat on Wigan Council

Coun Steve Jones

Date set for by-election after legal threat forces Wigan councillor to resign

Votes were counted at Leigh Town Hall

'Truly humbling moment' for new Leigh West councillor after by-election win

Lord Peter Smith

Voters go to the polls in by-election for former Wigan Council leader's seat

Coun Steve Jones

Wigan councillor announces resignation after threat of legal challenge

Lord Peter Smith

By-election called for Wigan Council seat held by Lord Peter Smith for 43 years

Lord Peter Smith

Politicians, friends and loved ones turn out for funeral of former Wigan Council...

James Grundy MP

James Grundy MP: Remembering Lord Peter Smith

Lord Peter Smith

Poignant final journey revealed as funeral is set for former long-standing Wigan...
Arrangements have been made for the funeral of Lord Peter Smith, who was leader of Wigan Council for 27 years.

Andy Burnham and Lord Peter Smith at Wigan Infirmary in 2017

Greater Manchester Mayor 'deeply saddened' by death of Wigan's ex-council leader

Lord Peter Smith

Lord Peter Smith's journey from Leigh to the helm of Wigan Council and a seat in...

Lord Peter Smith

'Very big hole in people's hearts' as former Wigan Council leader Lord Peter Smi...

The most common sum handed to Wigan residents was 100

Fewer Wigan pensioners are getting financial help to keep warm in winter

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Plans to freeze council tax

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More misery for motorists