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All news releases are issued by the council's Public Relations team. For general media and press enquiries, contact the PR Team online.
Latest news
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- A local business has been fined and prosecuted after serious food hygiene failures.
- Date:
- 03/07/2026
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- Measures to help Wigan and Leigh town centres stay safe and welcoming for visitors are due to be updated with the help of residents.
- Date:
- 30/06/2026
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- Work to deliver improved community football pitches in Standish has officially kicked off during the World Cup.
- Date:
- 30/06/2026
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- Wigan Borough is seeing a positive decline in the number of young people smoking and regularly vaping, according to a recent Trading Standards survey.
- Date:
- 29/06/2026
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- A renowned Wigan Borough scientist has received a heritage Blue Plaque outside his former home in Golborne.
- Date:
- 25/06/2026
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- A programme launched to reduce youth anti-social behaviour in Leigh is offering young people a positive, safe environment to spend their time.
- Date:
- 25/06/2026
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- Wigan Council will commit £3m to a flood defence scheme that could unlock further major funding.
- Date:
- 24/06/2026
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- An iconic part of Haigh Woodland Park is set to open to the public after a multi-million pound makeover.
- Date:
- 24/06/2026
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- Joint efforts to clear an illegal waste site in Bickershaw have taken a big step forward with Wigan Council looking to recruit a specialist contractor.
- Date:
- 24/06/2026
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- A funding boost of £200k is helping more young people secure employment and training opportunities across Wigan Borough.
- Date:
- 24/06/2026