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Latest news
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- Wigan Council, along with all other local authorities in the UK, has moved swiftly to show our solidarity with those affected.
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- 18/03/2022
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- Welcome to 2022, an exciting year for our borough. We enter 2022 with a great deal to be optimistic about and with the Rugby League World Cup and the UEFA Women's Euros on the horizon, it promises to be a significant one for Leigh and our borough.
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- 14/01/2022
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- Leader's column: Wonderful art installation that has attracted hundreds of visitors over recent days.
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- 26/11/2021
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- Leader's column: Earlier this week we made the announcement that the popular Turnpike Gallery in Leigh town centre will be transferred to the council from 2022.
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- 09/11/2021
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- Ensuring that Wigan Borough's heritage is properly recognised and celebrated and that our unique buildings are conserved for the benefit of everyone.
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- 10/09/2021
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- The start of September means many families across the borough will be preparing for a return to school with new classes, teachers, subjects and courses on the horizon.
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- 03/09/2021
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- This month's blog includes a tribute to Lord Smith and marks the Olympian efforts of our borough's athletes.
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- 13/08/2021
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- Last year we announced that we would add a star to Believe Square and outside Leigh Town Hall to mark the contributions of our NHS staff and frontline workers who have worked so admirably during the pandemic.
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- 05/07/2021
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- In the next few weeks we will be revealing more details about our recovery plans for the borough and our build back fairer approach.
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- 14/06/2021
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- Return of Our Town, another roadmap milestone and a crackdown on domestic abuse
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- 24/05/2021