Councillors run Wigan 5K – Well done Lawrence and Chris!

Two of Wigan CLP’s councillors ran the Run Wigan Festival 5k in aid of Joining Jack. Cllr Lawrence Hunt from Wigan Central ward and Cllr Chris Ready from Aspull, New Springs and Whelley Ward, both completed the route and enjoyed the fun-filled day. Lawrence, who is the council’s Lead Member…

New social apartments open in Shevington

Wigan Council’s new apartments are now open in an Extra Care facility built on the site of a former school on Miles Lane in Shevington. Local councillors Michael Crosby, Vicky Galligan and Paul Collins were updated on the development throughout and have been keeping in touch with the community. They…

Speaking to residents in Ince

Your Wigan Labour Team has been speaking to residents on the doorstep in Ince. Our MP Lisa Nandy, councillors and supporters knock on doors all year round – not just during election time. We recognise that people have local and national issues they want to raise and sometimes a quick…

Wigan Labour team support grassroots football club

A footall club in Wigan which is playing a pivotal part in boosting grass roots football in Wigan has received funding from local councillors. Our MP and Secretary of State for Sport Lisa Nandy, along with local councillors Mary Callaghan, Lol Hunt, and Clive and Marie Morgan from nearby Winstanley…

Civic Centre revamp – contractor appointed

The Civic Centre is an eye-catching brutalist building across from Wigan Town Hall and for many a year now has lain empty. Wigan Council are now well underway with a 21st-century revamp which will turn the structure into a sustainable business hub for local start-ups and entrepreneurs. Developer Capital &…

Waste Amnesties offer residents the chance to clean up and clear out

Wigan Council’s Waste Amnesties are continuing across the borough. Skips are provided on certain days for local people to get rid of unwanted goods. The latest, in Douglas Ward, was a great success and Cllrs said: “Great to be at Trencherfield Mill this morning for the final day of the…

Councillors secure new bus route from Wigan to Middlebrook and Horwich Parkway

Councillors are delighted that a brand new bus service is being created to serve Wigan, Scholes, Whelley, New Springs & Aspull and running to Horwich Parkway and Middlebrook. BUS ROUTE: 615 The 615 will run via Bolton Road (Aspull) which means buses will be back serving residents in that area.…

Meadow View – social housing for over-55s in Shevington

The Extra Care flats on the site of the former school on Miles Lane are nearing completion. They will be social rent houses for over-55s, and you need to be on the social housing register if you are interested in renting one. Councillor Crosby, Collins and Galligan have been part…

Your candidate for 2024 – Douglas

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Your candidate for 2024 – Aspull, New Springs and Whelley

Your candidate for 2024 – Aspull, New Springs and Whelley