More than 170 council staff across Greater Manchester have six-figure salaries, according to a new town-hall ‘rich list’.

A recent consultation on the planned expansion of Garrett Hall primary in Tyldesley led to fears about worsening traffic ...

A primary school is set to be expanded as predicted figures show there will be a future lack of spaces in the area.

The importance of play areas for children has been highlighted as council leaders look for projects which could benefit from ...

THE council has regained possession of a property in Leigh following repeated and serious incidents of anti‑social behaviour.

More than 2,700 knives and bladed items have been safely removed since knife disposal bins were introduced at recycling centres in Wigan.

Recycling rates in borough have declined over the previous few years in comparison to other similar local authorities ...

The refurbishment of the grade two star-listed building into a new “nationally significant” cultural destination for the ...

Two homes have been subject to partial closure orders by Greater Manchester Police and Wigan Council following reports of anti-social behaviour.

The long-serving leader of Wigan Council has revealed his intention to step down at next month’s elections.

The message that changed Ann Littlewood’s life came last summer, while the 68-year-old grandmother was enjoying a bucket-and-spade holiday in Greece with her husband, Joe. It was from her neighbour, ...

A fresh approach to improving health and reducing inequalities by putting safe, warm and secure homes at the centre of its public health priorities has been set out by Wigan Council.