Election 2016 – Wigan roundup: Labour fail to sweep board but keep grip on council chamber
Labour failed to sweep the board like many predicted but red half of Wigan can still be pleased.
Shamed ex-Wigan councillor jailed for eight months over fake childcare expenses
A former Wigan Councillor has been imprisoned for eight months for making fraudulent childcare claims.
Keeping it in the family: Wigan independent snatches seat to join husband and father-in-law as councillor
Standish Independent candidate Debbie Fairhurst swept to victory and will work alongside her spouse Gareth Fairhurst.
Also holding a seat in the Standish and Langley ward is Gareth’s father George Fairhurst.
Wigan council elections 2014 round-up: Labour maintain majority as UKIP make gains and Lib Dems lose only seat
Labour control 23 of 25 seats