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18.12.2020 / 16:05

Two stars to be placed in public squares in Wigan and Leigh to thank key workers

For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter hereTwo stars will be placed in public squares in Wigan and Leigh as a 'big thank you' to NHS workers and other frontline staff for their work in the pandemic.One star will be placed in Believe Square, in front of Wigan Library, and the other star will be put outside the town hall in Leigh, the council leader said.Labour councillor David Molyneux, the leader of Wigan council, announced the plans for the two stars at a meeting held via video conference on Wednesday.He said: "When the time is right and circumstances allow, I intend that we will place two stars as a big thank you that all these people have done during this vital time in 2020 and going forward into

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16.09.2020 / 18:11

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Appointments at coronavirus testing centre in Wigan suspended due to surge in demand

Wigan coronavirus testing centre are no longer being accepted due to a surge in demand. Appointments at the Chapel Lane centre have been temporarily suspended while staff deal with a backlog in bookings, Wigan Council leader David Molyneux confirmed. Councillor Molyneux said a large number of residents have been attempting to use the independent testing centre due to failures in the national system. It is hoped the centre will soon be back up and running as a “matter of urgency”. Council leader, David Molyneux, said: “It is absolutely unacceptable that six months into the pandemic we still haven’t got a proper testing regime in place and residents are being told to travel for miles to get a test.“The testing centre at Chapel Lane operates

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20.08.2020 / 10:25

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Calls for government to ease coronavirus restrictions in Wigan

Local leaders are calling on the government to ease the current coronavirus restrictions in Wigan, where the number of cases remains relatively low.There were 9.4 confirmed cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 people in the borough in the seven days up to August 15, up from 7.3 the week before.But the infection rate elsewhere in Greater Manchester has started to fall.Speaking at a remote press conference today, Wigan Council leader David Molyneux, together with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, called for the regional restrictions on homes and businesses to be lifted in the borough.His calls are backed by the other nine council leaders in Greater Manchester.He said: “I’m very pleased and very proud of the residents in the way that they’ve reacted

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David Molyneux - The measures being put in place for shoppers and traders as Wigan and Leigh indoor markets to reopen - manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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08.06.2020 / 15:45

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The measures being put in place for shoppers and traders as Wigan and Leigh indoor markets to reopen

Wigan and Leigh will reopen to shoppers from next week.Traders at both market halls will be able to return from Monday, June 15 as part of a phased reopening.It is hoped all stallholders will eventually return by July 4.The announcement comes a week after Wigan’s outdoor market reopened to the public.As traders prepare to reopen, a host of measures are being put in place to maintain social distancing, including floor markers, hand sanitising facilities and extra security and staff to ensure customer flow.Coun David Molyneux, the leader of Wigan Council, said: “Reopening our market halls is a positive step forward in the recovery of our local economy amid the coronavirus pandemic and we have been in contact with our traders over recent weeks

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18.05.2020 / 16:29

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Military-run coronavirus testing unit for Wigan key workers opens today

Public sector key workers in Wigan displaying coronavirus symptoms will be offered testing this week when an army-run mobile unit comes to the borough.

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David Molyneux - The grants of up to £25k you need to know about if you work in Wigan and here's how to claim them - before you miss out - manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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16.04.2020 / 12:58

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The grants of up to £25k you need to know about if you work in Wigan and here's how to claim them - before you miss out

Small businesses in Wigan have received some £27m from the town hall in a bid to keep them afloat throughout the coronavirus crisis.

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09.04.2020 / 16:37

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Wigan council is giving away hundreds of colouring sets to children

Wigan council is giving away hundreds of colouring sets to children in the borough.

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