Wigan Council

14 Cross Street, Standish: the property proposed to become a new restaurant

Plans submitted for "high dining" eatery in Wigan township Matt Pennington

The remembrance sites will give residents a space acknowledge the sacrifices and contributions made during the pandemic.

Designs unveiled for Covid-19 remembrance sites across Wigan borough Matt Pennington

Potholes are on the increase

LUKE MARSDEN: the horrifying state of our borough's roads Luke Marsden

The council is continuing to see an increase in the number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children

Number of children in care is increasing and half can’t find work afterwards George Lythgoe

The dedicated days promises to make it easier for residents to dispose of their unwanted items.

Waste amnesty days to cover the whole of Wigan Matt Pennington

Leigh Sports Village

Leigh and Wigan join forces to raise awareness for a local charity Amos Wynn

Coun Bullen (left) with council officers on a visit to the site

News Plans to relocate a school in Wigan approaches key date Matt Pennington

Having fun on the water at Coniston

The outdoor pursuits centre where business is booming George Lythgoe

Wigan Life Centre

Gyms and leisure services hailed as “fantastic” despite being £1.8m overbudget George Lythgoe

Solar panels could be added to properties as part of work to make them more energy efficient

Wigan homes set to become more energy efficient thanks to £4.3m project Gaynor Clarke

The vacant site on Rothay Street, Leigh

Vacant land to be transformed into affordable homes George Lythgoe

Demolition work is under way at The Galleries

Ambitious plans to bring Wigan borough's town centres back to life George Lythgoe

The further investment will allow for even more places within the borough to benefit.

More of Wigan's district centres set to be brightened up through project Matt Pennington

Elinor Halliwell from Breastfeeding Together

Support for parents as breastfeeding charity goes from 'strength to strength' Gaynor Clarke

Affordable homes are being built by Northstone on the former Pemberton Colliery site

Council has delivered a record number of affordable homes Charles Graham

An artist's impression of how the new Lidl and Starbuck drive-thru in Platt Bridge would look

News New Lidl and Starbucks drive-thru could be coming to Wigan George Lythgoe

Wigan Council spent £37 per head of population on highways and transport last year

Wigan Council is second lowest spender on highways and transport in England Charles Graham

The entente cordiale between Wigan and Angers has been fostered for decades now. Here are volunteers flying the French flag at last year's Rotary Club community day in Wigan town centre

Wigan borough's twin town is to be celebrated in a cultural week Charles Graham

Wigan Youth Zone

Wigan Youth Zone to receive Believe Star and be added to Walk of Fame Charles Graham

The Leader of Wigan Council, council chief exec Alison McKenzie-Folan, Deputy Mayor Kevin Anderson, Councillors, staff and guests at the hub

Youth hub a hit with Wigan borough youngsters Sian Jones

Hundreds of walking aids were handed in during the trial

Return of scheme to give new life to used Wigan walking aids Charles Graham

Coun Susan Gambles

Thousands helped by Wigan Council's cost of living crisis support scheme Charles Graham

An artist's impression of how the development planned for Coop Street, Scholes, could look

Plan revealed for apartment building with 27 homes on site of former social club Gaynor Clarke

A total of 58 hackney carriage drivers voted in favour of the new fares and 23 voted against

The price of taxi fares could go up as cabbies respond to cost of living crisis George Lythgoe

Wigan Council leader Coun David Molyneux

Second time lucky as Wigan Council receives £6.6m for regeneration Gaynor Clarke

Volunteer Brian Muscroft receives the Heart of the Community Award from councillors Ron Conway and Chris Ready

Community award for 'legend' who has volunteered at park and school for 65 years Gaynor Clarke

An eviction notice

Hundreds being kicked out by landlords through ‘no fault evictions’ George Lythgoe

Dam House on Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley

Education Objectors’ bid to stop a nursery getting a play area is thwarted George Lythgoe

Teachers, members of the National Education Union and supporters on a picket line near Fred Longworth High School, Tyldesley, last month

Teachers at more than 50 Wigan schools will walk out for two days of strikes Gaynor Clarke

The Leader of Wigan Council, Coun David Molyneux MBE, Chief Executive of Wigan Council Alison McKenzie-Folan, GMP Wigan Chief Supt Emily Higham, and partners celebrate Purple Flag status

Purple Flag over Wigan signals a new town centre era Charles Graham

Coun Chris Ready and council leader, Coun David Molyneux announce borough's coronation celebrations

Plans revealed for King Charles III's coronation Sian Jones

The service will offer two collections of up to five items in 12-month period

Free bulky waste collection service expanded for 2023 Charles Graham

Leader of Wigan Council David Molyneux cuts the ribbon on the new pitches at William Fosters

Kick-off approaching for football hubs Sian Jones

The view of the Multi-Media Centre down Hope Street

Developers reveal details of 'multi-media centre' for Galleries25 project Charles Graham

Teenage pregnancy rates are on the rise in Wigan

Teenage pregnancy is ‘significantly worse’ than national average and rising George Lythgoe

from left, Coun Chris Ready presents the signed rugby shirt to Year Five pupil Wilson, accepting it for the school.

IN PICTURES: Pupils sing at rugby shirt presentation Michelle Adamson

Coun George Davies highlighted fly-tipping in Spring Gardens, Wigan, earlier this year

Wiganers to have their say on how to tackle littering and fly-tipping Charles Graham

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: Government’s real council tax position James Grundy

Wigan gritter ready for action

Winter maintenance in full swing Sian Jones

Tony believes that he may have to close his Wigan store if problems persist

Wigan shopkeeper voices concern for his business due to parking issues Matt Pennington

The site of the new Spectrum clinic on Standishgate

New Wigan sexual health clinic to open in the town centre Charles Graham

Michelle and Sharon Palmer-Lowe

LGBTQ+ community encouraged to consider expanding their family Sian Jones

The Mayor of Wigan Coun Marie Morgan and Coun Chris Ready with the latest recipients of Believe Talent Fund grants

Rising sports stars given career boost Sian Jones