Grime Fighters Wigan Council

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We're aware that some people are having difficulties commenting on the planning application for The Galleries shopping centre. We are not experiencing any technical glitches but would like to do everything we can to support people in sharing their views. 👉To submit a comment, you will need to create a new account on the planning portal. Please watch the below video to see how to do this on our website. 👉After completing registration, you must verify your account using the link that will be sen

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Join our fostering community and support local children and young people. | Wigan Council

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If you have been asked to shield during lockdown then support is available. You can sign up for the Government's shielding support service: www.gov.uk/coronavirus-shielding-support or call us on 01942 489018. To protect yourself then also remember to book a regular food delivery slot with your local supermarket and arrange to have any prescriptions you need delivered to your home. | Wigan Council

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In case you missed it... we launched Fettlers! 🎉 That’s right, the name and brand behind the exciting transformation of the former Galleries site in Wigan town centre, created with and inspired by local people and what makes Wigan, well… Wigan! 🙌 Head over to Wigan Museum to grab some of the Fettlers merch! 💙 | Wigan Council

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You won’t want to miss this... 🐾 We had a special delivery for Wigan legend Phil Fletcher… the voice of TV icon Hacker T Dog! 🌟 Drumroll, please... We’re giving them their very own Star on Wigan’s Walk of Fame! That’s right! Hacker and Phil are officially Wigan royalty. 👑 Stick around for a message from Hacker himself! | Wigan Council

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🌟Do you want a job role that really makes a difference? Come meet us at our upcoming Community Recruitment Events! Explore roles in local government, chat with our friendly teams and learn how your skills can make a difference in your community When and where: 📅 Wed 3 Sept: The Edge Wigan, 10.30am-1pm and 3pm-6pm 📅 Thurs 11 Sept: Leigh Sports Village, 10.30am-1pm and 3pm-6pm Find out more at the link in the comments 👇 | Wigan Council

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Welcome to Fettlers – Wigan’s exciting new landmark development in the heart of town complete with a new market hall, hotel, cinema, bowling alley and more 🤩 In Wiganese ‘Fettle’ means to fix, mend or make something better. Fettlers is a celebration of the people who have been fettlin’ past and present, those who make Wigan – the grafters, crafters and dreamers. Here’s to you. The people of Wigan. Give Fettlers Wigan a like or a follow to stay up to date with all the latest from Wigan's new tow

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Claire is a social worker and enjoys working at Wigan Council because it’s a supportive place. The best thing about her job is seeing the direct impact she has on children’s lives and the big difference she makes. Are you an experienced social worker? Join Claire and be part of the investments we are making in our children’s social care team. Find out more at our next virtual recruitment event on Tuesday 14th September at 6pm. Book your place now: https://bit.ly/3hq3fzx | Wigan Council

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From Monday the 21st of September a new pilot scheme has been launched to support the Deaf community in Wigan Borough. This pioneering approach will offer a remote text, email and video interpreter service that empowers our residents to communicate their queries and access information in a secure and confidential forum. For more information text 07410 380 366, or email hello@topplanguagesolutions.co.uk. The friendly case handling team will be available to contact from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Fr

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Young people from across the borough came together in Wigan town hall's council chamber to debate whether 16 year olds should be able to vote in all UK elections. A video of the debate will be shown in all schools and colleges across the borough and over the next few weeks, students will be encouraged to vote for the side they agree with. Click here to find out more: http://bit.ly/2zpsI3l | Wigan Council

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We want a new exciting future for Wigan Pier. Since we opened a period for developers to express an interest last month in the three buildings at the Pier we have had a lot of interest. Ideas put forward include leisure, hotel, commercial, residential and creative uses. This video shows the inside of the former The Way We Were museum. The original part of the building was built in 1790 as an industrial warehouse and grain store. It covers a massive 23,200 square feet. It was converted into the T

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🦺 Our safety marshals will be out in Wigan, Leigh and Atherton this weekend 🦺 Offering advice and support so you can enjoy yourself safely 🙌 Marshals are there to support you if something doesn't feel quite right, but if you are in immediate danger, call 999. | Wigan Council

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Santa is making his way through Wigan town centre followed by thousands of people walking in the parade 🎅 he’ll be here with his reindeer until 4pm 🙌 | Wigan Council

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The flag of St George flying over Wigan Parish Church. Happy St George's Day! | Wigan Council

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This morning, Team Wigan & Leigh set off to conquer the mighty Three Peak challenge 🗻 They will be hiking the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in just 24 hours! All to raise £50,000 for @wiganleighhospice a charity which provides much needed care and support for over 1,200 local people with life limiting illnesses every year 🌼 The team set off on the 24 hour trek to tackle 👇 🗻 Ben Nevis 🗻 Scafell Pike 🗻 Snowdon Please share to spread awareness of this great initiative, any dona

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Women who were born in the 1950s in Wigan Borough are being urged to support the local WASPI campaign for women’s pension rights! Hikes in the state pension age mean that thousands of women, including 12,000 in Wigan Borough alone, are having to wait six or seven years longer to access their pension – despite many having been in work since they were teenagers. If you are affected, or know someone who is, get in touch with your local WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign) campaig

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Team Wigan & Leigh conquered the mighty Three Peaks challenge in just 24 hours, tackling: ⛰ Ben Nevis ⛰ Scafell Pike ⛰ Snowdon All to raise £50,000 for Wigan & Leigh Hospice, a charity which provides much needed care and support for over 1,200 local people with life-limiting illnesses every year 🌼 Please share to spread awareness of this great initiative, any donation no matter how big or small will make a huge difference 🙌 This challenge is part of a wider campaign to raise £100,000 for three

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🚴‍♂️ Two weeks until 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 is back!🚴‍♀️ Join us on Tuesday 3rd of May from 3PM until 8PM It's 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 and there's something for all ages and abilities! No bike? No problem! Bikes and helmets are available to borrow on the day along with - Adult and children's bike hire - E-Bike hire - Free Bike maintenance - Wheels for all adapted bicycle - Cycling Stalls - Balance Bike Track - Much, much more! Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. | Wigan Council

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Fettlers celebrates Wigan's history of making, crafting and grafting, and looks towards our bright future Uncle Joe's are modern-day fettlers. Antony Winnard and John Winnard MBE, owners of Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls, said: “It is very fitting that the Galleries is being re-named in recognition of the skills of our local people. “Since 1898 local ‘fettlers’ have helped us continue and grow our Uncle Joe’s brand internationally. ‘Made in Wigan, sold to the world …….’” Uncle Joe's are proud to be from

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🚨 A very important message from the main man... 🎅 | Wigan Council

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Get involved and shape the future of your borough, in the third and latest Local Plan consultation This Plan sets out how our borough will grow in the best way for people who live here now, and in the future It covers 7 themes 🏘️ Homes 💪 Jobs 🎉 Town and local centres 🚍 Transport 💚 Environment 📌 Places 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 People Link in the comments to have your say 👇 | Wigan Council

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The leader of the council would like to declare the A49 link road officially OPEN. Since September 2018, Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has been working on behalf of the council to deliver the new road, which will alleviate congestion on local roads and connect the town centre with the M6. The impressive new piece of infrastructure includes a new highway and four bridges and is in line with the council’s commitment to providing better connectivity across the borough to generate economic growth.

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As the Lead Local Flood Authority, we are carrying out an investigation following the flooding at New Year. This will help us understand how people were impacted, and what can be done to manage flood risk in the future If you were affected in Lilford, please complete this survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/lilford-park | Wigan Council

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