Proposals

Hindley Station CGI image

TfGM launches Hindley travel hub consultation

Wigan Infirmary

Solar power system plan for infirmary

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A map showing the sections of east/west new roads which would link the M61 to the M6

How the borough's long-hoped-for link road might become reality

An aerial view of the South Hindley site

Plans for a major housing development re-submitted

CGI image of what the redevelopment could look like

Proposed changes to elements of new Fettlers development

The Government is running a consultation on licensing reform, which includes a proposal to remove the statutory requirement for alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in print local papers

Last chance to have your say over plans to axe pub licensing notices

Removing alcohol licensing notices from local newspapers would shut local people out of decisions that affect their daily lives

We're fighting plans to axe licensing notices - and we want your views

The green land between Alders Green Road and Broadway, in Hindley Green, will no longer be sold

Green space will not be sold

An aerial plan of the new Mosley Common development

Detailed plans for 219 affordable homes

The former NatWest building on Gerard Street, Ashton

Plans to turn bank into cafe-bar and HMO for 11 people

Residents on the march. Picture by www.nickfairhurstphotographer.com

Scores of protesters take to the streets over development plans

Man proposing to his girlfriend

Touching wedding proposals: Man pops question at Steps concert

Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester

Proposals to increase fire service funding

Tuition fees in England have remained at the same level since 2017, and haven't risen with inflation (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The cases for and against increasing university tuition fees

Sugary drink refills could be banned in proposals put forward by the Welsh government (Photo by Adobe Stock)

'Pointless': Diners slam plans to ban free sugary drink refills
Top-ups could soon be banned ❌
Abbey Maclure

Dyson was founded by Sir James Dyson in 1991

Dyson to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the UK as part of global restructure

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

An artist's impression of how Golborne station would look

Plans for railway station take step further

The Atherleigh Way could be extended, in line with the original plans

Plans for Wigan borough's 'unfinished' bypass highlighted to Prime Minister

One of the development plan proposals is to bring Metrolink trams to the borough for the first time

Last chance to have your say on major borough plan

What used to be the Sisters Of Notre Dame Convent, Lancaster Lane, Parbold

Plans to turn historic former village convent into apartments get green light

How the houses planned for Hooten Lane in Leigh could look

Everything to be decided at Wigan's planning committee

Garswood Library is set to close within months

Plans approved to shut two libraries within months

Works are planned at the Whelley Loop Line and the Standish Walking and Cycling Network.

Have your say on plans for walking and cycling paths

Virgin Media O2 will cut up to 2,000 jobs

Virgin Media O2 to cut more than a tenth of UK workforce

Leigh Fire Station could become an enhanced rescue station under the proposals

Proposals for fire service shake-up could see 'enhanced rescue station'
Fire chiefs have revealed proposals for an “enhanced rescue station” in the borough.
Sian Jones

Millions of patients in England will be able to get prescriptions for seven common conditions, plus the contraceptive pill and more blood pressure checks, directly from pharmacies under new plans to tackle the GP crisis in the UK.

Breaking Pharmacies to offer prescriptions for 7 new conditions amid GP crisis

Pope Francis allows women to vote in bishops’ meeting for first time

Street scene of proposed 158-home development off Hooten Lane in Leigh

Huge new development could replace former Wigan borough nurseries

landlords may soon be given more power to deal with anti-social tenants

Landlords to be given extra powers to evict ‘anti-social’ tenants

Coun Danny Fletcher, Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue, Wigan Council leader Coun David Molyneux, Coun Jenny Bullen and Coun Andrew Bullen in Ashton town centre

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Government's £6.6m is a welcome boost for Ashton

129 Cineworld venues face risk of closure

The 129 Cineworld cinemas at risk as chain struggles to find buyer

Full list of places that will see a council tax increase in April 2023

The PCS Union (Credit: Getty Images)

PCS union announce 100,000 members will strike on Budget Day

Coun John Vickers at the location of the proposed zebra crossing

Wigan councillor welcomes proposals for new zebra crossing on busy road

Leading UK vet calls for outright ban on owning dogs with cropped ears

British passport prices are set to rise next month

Passport application fees to increase next month

Residents are being asked for their views on the next steps of the King Street project

Have your say on the King Street heritage project

Britain’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman addresses delegates on the third day of the annual Conservative Party Conference. Credit: Getty Images

Home Secretary plans to crack down on protests with new bill

Hindley Green Business Park

Drive-thru eateries and new industrial units in Wigan business park revamp plan

Lidl will be built on the former gas works site on Princess Road, Ashton

Budget supermarket gains permission to open its eighth store in Wigan

The campaign has a special focus on carers

Wigan Council's pledge to support unsung heroes

Flats on Dryden Close were demolished last year

Next step in regeneration of Wigan estate as planning application is submitted

Leigh town centre

Leigh town centre upgrade blueprint gets the green light

An artist's impression of how the new attraction may look

Public to have a say as consultation begins over plans to build adventure centre...

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy MP: Supporting our local businesses

A map of the M58 link road junction near Pemberton station

Design changes proposed to major M58 link road

Households warned they will need up to 7 bins each as part of major rubbish coll...

Ashton could change parliamentary constituencies under boundary proposals

Proposals to change boundaries of borough constituencies revealed

A general view of land off Manchester Road where homes are planned

Wigan wasteland could have homes on it again

General view of Parr Bridge retail park

Third phase of Parr Bridge development revealed

The Makerfield Way recycling depot

The £5.7m plan to cut the borough’s carbon output

Weekly fees are set to rise at the council’s care homes across the borough

Care fees set to rise as Wigan councillors are asked for approval

Red ribbons, part of the Save Our Stork campaign

Campaign launched to save historic pub from risk of demolition

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