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Why not launch a new career with us in 2025? 🚀

There are so many perks to working in the public sector, especially here in Wigan Borough where we're so proud of both our people and our place. So if you want to use your career to make a big difference to the lives of local people...you're in luck! 

We're hosting two recruitment events where you can come and find out about our opportunities in a relaxed and friendly environment. There will also be services on hand to assist with digital support and adult learning options.

💜 Thursday 6 February - The Edge, Wigan, WN3 5AB

💜 Monday 10 February - Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7 4J7

There will be representatives from Wigan Council, trusted care providers,
Early Years and Childcare, Children’s Residential, school settings, The Job Centre and local businesses. Drop-ins are between 10am and 1pm or 4pm and 7pm, so bring along your CV and we look forward to meeting you!

Work begins at Norley Hall 👷‍♂

️The redevelopment of Norley Hall Adventure Playground is now underway.

The much-loved community facility on Lamberhead Road is being brought back to life with a full range of play equipment for kids of all ages... from swings, slides and zip lines to trampolines and early years play.

Local families have had their say on the design and, with planning permission secured in November and preparatory works by United Utilities now over, we're excited to get things moving - with a target for completion in May.

Sporting talent on show 🏅

Pop into the new-look gym at Leigh Leisure Centre and you might just spot a future Olympic gold medallist!

A new 'Our Future Stars' wall showcases talents who, just like Keely Hodgkinson MBE, have been backed by our Believe Talent Fund.

The young athletes are spotlighted alongside Keely and the Leigh Leopards’ trophy-winning men’s and women’s teams – with the hope they’ll be inspired to achieve their sporting dreams and do our borough proud!

And more news...

🤩 Get two months HALF PRICE on a Be Well leisure membership! Includes unlimited gym, swim, group ex classes and sports sessions – plus ongoing support from our friendly, knowledgeable team. Use code NewYearBeWell at checkout to unlock your discount.

🌟 A workspace like no other! Coming to Wigan in Summer 2025, Civic is set to be a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. With energy-efficient, BREEAM Excellent design; spaces for everyone - from solo desks to officers with your own front door; amazing amenities - a cafe bar, gym studio and roof garden and a real sense of community. To find out more, come along to an event on Monday 20 January, 10.15am - 11.45am at Wigan Library. Book your space now.

What's on

Start your New Year with some self-care 💚

Be Well is hosting its next Health and Wellbeing Open Day at Robin Park Leisure Centre on Wednesday 22 January (10am - 2pm).

Pop in for a free 'health MOT' - no appointment needed! Get information, advice and support from a full range of providers, plus…

👩‍⚕️ NHS blood pressure checks

🚭 Carbon monoxide screening and stop smoking support

🍏 Nutrition and healthy weight advice

📊 Body composition scans

You can also pick up a FREE 7-day pass for our Be Well leisure centres!!!

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day

Wigan Borough is preparing to recognise Holocaust Memorial Day with two events marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Taking place on Monday, 27 January, the two events will be held at Wigan Town Hall and Leigh Town Hall.

The events are free to attend and open to the public, but tickets must be booked prior to attending.

More of what's on...

💪 Enjoy group exercise, or fancy giving it a go? Book now for Be Well’s FREE Les Mills new release launch event at Ashton Leisure Centre on Saturday 25 January. Try RPM (08:15-09:00 or 09:30-10:45), BodyPump (09:05-10:05) and BodyCombat (10:30-11:30) – open to members and non-members alike. Spaces limited. Book now via the Be Well app or website.

🐶 Does your four-legged friend love going for walkies? Bring them along to Be Well’s next ‘Waggy Tails Walk’ on Saturday 25 January (10:30-11:30), meeting at Molyneux House Armed Forces HQ, Wigan. Pooches must be on short leads during the one-hour walk, but there’ll also be a chance for some doggy playtime. Sign up for free via the Be Well app or website.

💍 Leigh Sports Village Wedding open day! Join us on Thursday 27 February from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Enjoy a glass of fizz, nibble on tasty canapés, and chat with our team about your dream wedding. For more information contact: events@leighsportsvillage.co.uk or 01942 487878

Our communities

Supporting our communities 😊

Our Supporting Communities fund reopens for applications from 9am on Monday 20 January.

The fund aims to support community groups by improving wellbeing through reducing loneliness and promoting community cohesion.

Offering up to £2,000 of funding to grassroots organisations who are working within Wigan Borough to achieve the two Progress with Unity missions.

Youth inspiration fund open now 🙌

Are you a local young person with a good idea that could help you make a difference to your youth group or area? Do you need some money to help you turn your idea into reality?

The Youth Inspiration Fund could help!

Managed by young people from our Wigan and Leigh Youth Cabinet group, the fund can award up to £500 to local teenagers to help them help others.

The youth cabinet have designed the application process to make it as easy as possible for young people to apply and they want to hear from anyone with a positive idea!

More in your community...

🚍 As many buses as you need within an hour for just £2! Hopper fare is available now on the Bee Network. Find out more.

🐕‍🦺 Have your say on dog control rules in Wigan Borough. This ‘PSPO’ includes dog fouling, dogs on lead in certain areas and more. Find out more and have your say.

💚 Today (Friday 17 January) is commonly known as 'Ditch Your Resolution Day' - because it's when most people start to forget their New Year promises.  Quitting smoking is hard, but it's worth pushing through. For your health, your finances, and for those around you. Research shows you're FOUR TIMES more likely to succeed when you have the right support. Make a fresh start with the Be Well Stop Smoking Service.

Here for you

Warm, welcoming spaces 

Spaces to stay warm this winterMore than 60 warm, welcoming spaces made up of community hubs and council buildings are open across Wigan Borough.

Each of our warm, welcoming spaces is different in what it offers but what we can promise is if you do visit, you’ll be given a warm welcome.