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Council tax rise confirmed in Wigan after four hours of debate

COUNCILLORS confirmed that tax will rise by 4.99 per cent after a majority vote came in following four hours of debate.

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Council tax rise confirmed in Wigan after four hours of debate

Council tax rise confirmed in Wigan after four hours of debate
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United kingdomStuart gerrardJames grundyJames watsonKeith cunliffeEdward houltonBob brierleyNazia rehmanDavid molyneuxSteven evansHis independent networkManchester arenaCoun david molyneuxPrime ministersWigan labourCoun keith cunliffe

Build, build, build : Plot to withdraw Wigan from Places for Everyone scheme foiled

Build, build, build : Plot to withdraw Wigan from Places for Everyone scheme foiled
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Golborne Spur plans for HS2 axed by government

THE controversial plans for Golborne Spur as part of the HS2 project has been scrapped.

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Local Elections marred by low turnout

THE local elections held in the borough last week on Thursday, May 5, were marred by poor turnout, just as I had feared.

United kingdomTrevor bartonJohn stirzakerStuart gerrardEdward houltonFred walkerJosh yatesBoundary commissionWigan councilGeneral electionIndependent stuart gerrardLeigh southLeigh east