Wigan Council News

Deanery Pupils' Olympic Torch Display Goes On Show in the Grand Arcade

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:33:36 GMT

Year 10 from the Deanery High School have been working with Wigan Council to bring the spirit of the Olympic Games to Wigan’s Grand Arcade in the form of an eco-friendly and eye catching sculpture.

counterfeit trader jailed

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:20:14 GMT

A conman who traded in illegal counterfeit computer games and DVDs whilst also claiming benefits has been jailed. 46 year old Stephen Meanley of High Street, Atherton has been found guilty of running an organised operation trading in fake DVDs and games.

Two free live parties for the Jubilee on Bank Holiday Monday in Leigh and Wigan town centres

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:07:19 GMT

They’ll be painting the town red, white and blue for the Jubilee weekend as Leigh and Wigan host two distinctive live music parties for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

You Can Foster Fortnight

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:07:03 GMT

Whereas people in the South East of England are bemoaning a shortage of water, here in the North West it’s the scarcity of an entirely different commodity which has become the driving force behind a high-profile regional campaign: foster carers. Foster Care Fortnight aims to raise awareness around the urgent and growing need to recruit more foster carers.

Bengal Street car park and toilets being demolished as new landscaping takes shape near the library

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:29:31 GMT

The continuing renaissance of Leigh reached another milestone this week as the little used multi-storey car park on Bengal Street makes way for new and attractive landscaped parking by the town hall.

Parade of the Champions as Olympic Heroes Meet the Mayor

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:23:58 GMT

The Mayor of Wigan has paid tribute to Wigan’s sporting heroes at a special ceremony at Wigan town hall. Cllr Joy Birch, who leaves office as Mayor this week, welcomed former competitors and those who will be involved in London 2012 to thank them for their contribution to the sporting life of our borough.

Wigan Business Expo Twenty12 tickets on sale

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:33:18 GMT

Local businesses wanting to join Wigan Business Expo Twenty12 can benefit from “Early Bird Offers” until Friday 29 June, which will entitle them to book their stands for just £250 in the third floor exhibition lounge or £300 in the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Exhibition Lounge

Have Your Say on HealthWatch

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:25:39 GMT

Wigan Council and its partners want YOUR views about a new patient-powered health watchdog that will put the views of people first. The Government has announced that from April next year, every area will have a new HealthWatch body, which will act on behalf of the public (including patients and service users) as a new consumer champion for health and social care.

Wigan local council election results 2012

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:27:01 GMT

Voters across Wigan Borough were choosing councillors on May 3. The full results and turnout details are now available.

Best Bar None launches

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:26:35 GMT

A nationally recognised scheme designed to reduce the impact of alcohol-related crime and disorder has launched in Wigan town centre. Best Bar None is an accreditation and award scheme which promotes the responsible management of licensed premises.

Scam Awareness Month

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:55:19 GMT

Scams. Rip-offs. Swindles. And those oh so tempting ‘get rich quick’ investments. There’s no shortage of them – or of victims who fall prey to them. That’s why May is Scams Awareness Month and Wigan Council’s Trading Standards team are using the opportunity to warn residents to be on their guard against unscrupulous conmen.

The sound of brass at the Royal Northern College of Music as more than 100 young musicians from Wigan, Bolton and Astley Youth Bands took to the stage to perform in a special Olympic themed gala concert

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:42 GMT

This week, the Royal Northern College of Music resounded to the sound of brass when more than 100 young musicians from Wigan, Bolton and Astley Youth Bands took to the stage to perform in a special Olympic themed gala concert.

Eco Motor Show 11-12 May 2012 Wigan town centre - family acitvities and eco advice

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:44:58 GMT

Major local motoring businesses, as well as bike, bus and walking organisations, will be showing off their green credentials at the second annual Eco Sustainable Travel Show. The event is on 11 and 12 May in Wigan town centre.

Young carers prepare for the Olympic Torch with patriotic craftmaking in Hindley

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:35:57 GMT

Meet the young carers: Scarlett, who’s five; teenager Dylan; Jessica whose little brother needs her help when playing and six year old Chloe who looks after her dad. To give the young champs a well-earned break, Wigan & Leigh Carers Centre, working with the charity Friends of Young Carers, have been getting them into the Olympic Games' spirit.

Remember to ensure you are registered to vote for the elections on May 3rd

webteam@wigan.gov.uk (Wigan Council) — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:27:49 GMT

Electoral Commission research shows that 44 per cent of people who are not registered to vote mistakenly believe they are. Those particularly at risk of losing the chance to have their say are people who have moved house since last autumn and younger people. The message from Wigan Council is that it’s not yet too late to register. Find out how to register and see the FULL LIST OF CANDIDATES for the May 3rd poll.