How do I contact Wigan Council by phone?

Simply ring our phone number 01942 489006.

What local authority is Wigan in?

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
The Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in the United Kingdom. It consists of 75 Councillors with one-third being elected every three years in four.

Is Atherton Wigan Council?

Located in the borough of Wigan, Atherton will play a central role in a borough-wide economy that is anticipated to grow to £5.2 billion over the next 10-years, as well as delivering 10,000 new jobs and 10,000 new homes across Wigan.

Who is in charge of Wigan Council?

David Molyneux
Executive Leader – David Molyneux.

How do I complain about Wigan Council?

Email us at [email protected] • Phone us on (01942) 827607. Write to us at the Complaints and Information team, PO Box 100, Wigan, WN1 3DS. Call into any public Council office.

Is Wigan Lancashire?

Wigan, town and metropolitan borough in the northwestern part of the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, historic county of Lancashire, northwestern England. It lies along the River Douglas and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

What area does Wigan Council cover?

77 square miles
Wigan borough covers an area of 77 square miles (200 km2), and is the 9th-largest metropolitan borough (out of 36) in England. The borough is the most north western in Greater Manchester.

What is someone from Wigan called?

Wiganers are sometimes referred to as “pie-eaters”. The name is said to date from the 1926 General Strike when Wigan coal miners were starved back to work before their counterparts in surrounding towns and so were forced to metaphorically eat “humble pie”.

What area does Wigan cover?

Geography. Wigan borough covers an area of 77 square miles (200 km2), and is the 9th-largest metropolitan borough (out of 36) in England. The borough is the most north western in Greater Manchester.

Does Wigan have a mayor?

Proud to represent her family, proud of her heritage and proud to be the first citizen of her home borough. It is clear to see why Councillor Yvonne Klieve is extremely honoured to be the Mayor of Wigan Borough for 2021-22.

How do I complain to Wigan Council?

You can make a complaint to us in whichever way is easiest for you. Email us at [email protected] • Phone us on (01942) 827607. Write to us at the Complaints and Information team, PO Box 100, Wigan, WN1 3DS. Call into any public Council office.

Is Wigan classed as Greater Manchester?

Greater Manchester, metropolitan county in northwestern England. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country and comprises 10 metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the cities of Salford and Manchester.