BoroughLife Podcast Wigan Council

Rosie and James catch up with colleagues from the town hall, Julie and Oliver, to chat all things elections.
 
On Thursday, May 2, we have both Wigan Council and GM Mayoral elections in the borough and Julie and Oliver explain what their roles involve and what everyone needs to know in order to vote.
 
There’s plenty of key information and dates mentioned, such as register to vote deadlines and an explanation of voter ID.
 
All this important information and more is available at www.wigan.gov.uk/elections
 
We’ll be back in May for our next episode, see you then!

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International Women’s Day special: 
Wigan Council’s chief executive Alison McKenzie-Folan joins Rosie and James to explore what it means to be a successful leader and advocate for women. They cover the great progress being made throughout the borough, as well as the work being done to break down barriers against challenges.
Thank you to the Magicalogical team for welcoming us into their podpod studio in Wigan Hall where we recorded this episode of the podcast. For more information about Magicalogical and the podpod studio, visit: Magicalogical - Creative design agency based in Wigan Podpod - The Ultimate Podcast & Recording Studio
Find out more about safety at night: Safety at night (wigan.gov.uk)
Read the new Borough Life magazine edition here: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Borough-Life/BoroughLife.aspx
 
As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus

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Rosie and James take a trip to Manchester City to chat to Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord.
From the iconic hacienda days, Wigan Kababs, and the exciting future for our borough’s nightlife - they cover it all in this new episode.

Find out more about safety at night: Safety at night (wigan.gov.uk)
Read the new Borough Life magazine edition here: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Borough-Life/BoroughLife.aspx
 
As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus

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Join James and Rosie as they catch-up with the Be Well team to get the scoop on how to make realistic new year’s resolutions and set achievable wellbeing and fitness goals that last all year.
 
As we pass the one year mark since Here for You was created, Jo Mitchell stops by the studio with heartwarming updates from the cost-of-living campaign which signposts residents to top tips and relevant support. 
Find out more about Be Well: Be Well - Leisure and wellbeing services (wigan.gov.uk) wigan.gov.uk/BeWell
It's hard to know where to turn, Here for You can point you in the right direction: Here for you (wigan.gov.uk) wigan.gov.uk/HereForYou
Read the new Borough Life magazine edition here: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Borough-Life/BoroughLife.aspx
 
As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus

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Join us for an extra-special episode as hosts James & Rosie roll back the clock and share their best bits from 2023!
Read the new Borough Life magazine edition here: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Borough-Life/BoroughLife.aspx
 
As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus

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James and Rosie catch-up up with Andy, Raf and Sarah to get the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes of Bake Off: The Professionals and uncover how Andy & Sarah started their delectable local business, Harwoods Patisserie in Standish.

To mark White Ribbon's 16 days of action against domestic abuse, James and Rosie speak with Jane from Wigan Borough domestic abuse service about red flags to look out for in a relationship and find out what support is available for those affected by domestic abuse.
 
Wigan Borough domestic abuse service offers a wide-range of support for  residents including drop-in sessions and training courses. To find out more about what’s on offer, visit: Domestic abuse (wigan.gov.uk)
 
DIAS contact information:
Helpline: 01942 311365
E-mail: admin@diasdvc.org
Website: DIAS Domestic Violence Centre (diasdvc.org)
 
Find out more about Harwoods Patisserie here:
Harwoods Patisserie – Fine Patisserie & Chocolates
 
Read the new Borough Life magazine edition here: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Borough-Life/BoroughLife.aspx
 
As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus


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