Meet our fostering community 👋

The best way to find out what it’s like being a foster carer is hearing from the people who are out there now supporting our local children and young people.

Check out some of our latest stories here 👉 bit.ly/3R7OjZ2

#FosterForWigan

If you are involved in a car crash, you’re twice as likely to survive if you’re wearing a seat belt. #BeltUpGM and keep yourself safe.

👉tfgm.com/safer-roads/se…

The venue for this open event tonight has changed and is now The Venue, Wigan Youth Zone, Parsons Walk, WN1 1RU.

📣Local businesses! There's still time to sign up for People, Planet, Pint tonight- a free networking opportunity to find more about what's going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved.
For news, updates and events for local businesses, follow Wigan Business

Did you know you can book two bulky waste collections of up to five items in a 12 month period- totally free?

👉 wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Bins-…

#WasteWednesday #KeepItClean

❓ Did you know childhood infections like measles and whooping cough are rising?

📕 Check their Red Book or contact your GP surgery if you’re unsure if you have missed any vaccinations.

For more information 👉 nhs.uk/conditions/vac…

Proms in the Park is back for 2024! 🎺

We'll be live in Mesnes Park, Wigan on Saturday, August 31st and at Pennington Hall Park on Saturday, September 7th with the Tyldesley Brass Band to bring the summer season to an end with a bang.

Ticket ow.ly/BfuA50RgiVt

There are 318 children waiting to be adopted in the North West right now.

We are urging people who are thinking of adopting to contact us to find out more about the joys of adopting a child over 3.

Find out more: adoptionnorthwest.co.uk

#GrowingFamiliesTogether #YouCanAdopt

🗳️ Wigan Council and GM Mayoral elections are on Thursday, May 2.

🕛 Not on the electoral register? Today is the last day to register to vote.

💻For full elections info: ow.ly/czSz50RgVrA

We’re looking for people to join our new Family Hubs panel. Share your views and experiences of being a parent or carer and help make a difference to our future Family Hubs.
Open event: Wednesday 17 April, 6-8pm, at Wigan Central’s Family Hub, 110, Ridyard Street, Wigan, WN5 9RQ

⚠There is a yellow warning for wind in place until 10pm tonight (Monday 15 April)

Take care during strong winds and if you're travelling, plan your route in advance in case of delays.

For the latest updates, visit 👉 metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

📣 Local businesses! Book your free ticket our next #BelieveInBusiness Bitesize 'Focus on Finance'

📆 Wednesday 24 April
⏰ 6pm
📍 Jackson Stephen LLP, Golborne, WA3 3JD
👉 ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/golbo…

Follow @wiganbusiness for all the latest news and updates

#INCIDENT | In the early hours today alongside GMFRS we attended to a fire on Warrington Road.

A scene remains in place whilst we both investigate but we believe there is no wider risk. Sadly a man has passed with five others receiving treatment.

More ➡️ orlo.uk/8GBBo