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- People from across the borough are invited to have their portrait taken for free, by professional photographer Christopher Nunn, as part of a new photography project celebrating local identity and community stories from Open Eye Hub and Wigan Council.
- Date:
- 19/06/2026
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- Planning application for the exterior refurbishment of Leigh Market, with information about the temporary market location
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- 12/06/2026
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- Repeated domestic abuse crimes across Wigan Borough have reduced by nearly a half over a three-year period following a range of early-intervention, and support services from Wigan Borough's Community Safety Partnership.
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- 11/06/2026
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- Local residents are being urged to join the battle against dementia as Wigan Borough's annual Memory Walk returns to Pennington Flash next month.
- Date:
- 02/06/2026
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- Convictions of two business owners following Trading Standards seizures
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- 29/05/2026
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- Get ready to welcome Madame Mint Ball to Wigan! A new partnership with one of Wigan's oldest companies is set to bring a refreshing new addition to this year's Wigan Pride event.
- Date:
- 21/05/2026
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- Nominations have officially opened for this year's Believe Sports Awards, with Wigan Borough residents invited to choose their champions now.
- Date:
- 21/05/2026
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- The latest column from the Director of Public Health
- Date:
- 21/05/2026
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- Wigan Borough has been chosen as one of six new areas in England to receive national funding to support important creative health projects.
- Date:
- 19/05/2026
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- Leigh Neighbourhood Board call out to help guide regeneration funding in Leigh
- Date:
- 18/05/2026