wigan council
At Wigan Council we like to do things differently. We are committed to making Wigan Borough the best place to live, work, study and invest which is reflected in everything we do. Our #TeamWigan values, which are centred around being kind, positive, accountable and courageous, make Wigan a great place to work and together our achievements have been recognised through various awards.
🏅Overall Council of the Year in 2023 (APSE)
🏅Best Place to be an Apprentice (2024)
🏅 Working at Wigan Council is extremely rewarding.
We believe in a healthy work life balance and our smart working policy reflects that commitment. As part of the Staff Deal we believe in giving back to the local community which is why staff are encouraged to take two volunteering days a year. In addition, staff who achieve 100% attendance are given an extra days leave. It’s no wonder then that our staff satisfaction rates are consistently high. We have lots of rewarding careers on offer, come take a look and join #TeamWigan today!
Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic is a professional football club currently playing in the English Football League since election in 1978, following the club’s formation in 1932. Latics are currently based at the DW Stadium, having moved to the site in 1999 following 67 years at Springfield Park.
Our honours include:
FA Cup winners: 2013 Promoted to the Premier League: 2005 League One champions: 2002/03 and 2015/16 Football League Trophy winners: 1985 and 1999 League Two champions: 1996/97 Promoted to League One: 1981/82 Northern Premier League champions: 1970/71 and 1974/75 Northern Premier Cup winners: 1971/72 Northern Premier Shield winners: 1972/73, 1973/74 and 1975/76 Cheshire League champions: 1933/34, 1934/35, 1935/36 and 1964/65 Lancashire Combination champions: 1947/48, 1950/51, 1952/53 and 1953/54
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors are a professional Rugby League club based in the North West of England, who play in the Betfred Super League.
The Warriors are arguably the most successful club of all time, having originally formed in 1872 as Wigan FC. The Cherry and Whites have won four Super League Grand Final trophies, 22 League Championships, 20 Challenge Cups, 20 Lancashire Cups and a plethora of other titles including four World Club Challenge wins.
They play at the DW Stadium and are the best supported club in the sport with an average crowd in excess of 15,000.
Leisuretec
Leisuretec (UK) Ltd is an event production company, established for over a decade, with a wealth of experience in professional sound and lighting for all events.
We are based in the North West of England, dealing with events nationwide.
The services we provide are event lighting, high end sound systems, staging, video projection, dancefloor hire and specialised product launch equipment.
We have experience in a wealth of events including – conferences, presentations, concerts, product launch, exhibitions, corporate and community events.
The benefits of using Leisuretec (UK) Ltd for your event is that we take pride in offering our clients an extremely friendly, reliable and flexible service, with no fixed office hours – working every day of the year to meet all schedules.
We believe no other company can offer the same level of efficiency, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of service. Our aim is to deliver exceptional service and to exceed our clients’ expectations.
The Brick Community Stadium
Located in Wigan, the heart of the North West of England, the Brick community stadium is a versatile venue with 12 flexible meeting and event rooms that can accommodate 5 to 500 guests for various types of functions, including conferences, meetings, training days, seminars, product launches and exhibitions.
We also have extensive outdoor space for team building, vehicle launches, car shows and exhibitions. All our meeting and event rooms can be equipped with the latest presentation and communication technology, with FREE Wi-Fi as standard. Located close to the regions motorway network, the M6, M58, M61 and M62 are a short drive away. Wigan is located on the North West Coast Line; just over 2 hours from London and Glasgow. Wigan also serves Merseyside, Manchester, Yorkshire and beyond.
The stadium boasts 2,300 FREE car parking spaces. Our in-house award winning team of Chefs, and friendly and professional Conference & Events Team are on hand to assist with all aspects of your event.
KRPR
A full service public relations company specialising in the consumer and business to business sectors across the UK. We are proud to have won many industry specific awards (for client) and PR awards for creative campaigns that made a real difference to the bottom line. Launched in 2007 as Kara Rose PR, the brand has now evolved to become KRPR but continues to operate throughout the UK on high profile, local and national clients and well known brands including the latest additions to the growing portfolio, Pork Farms and Wall’s pastry.
Wigan & Leigh College
Wigan & Leigh College has been providing high-quality education and training locally for over 160 years and higher education for over 70 years. Ofsted rated the College as ‘Good’ overall in it’s 2016/17 inspection and FE Week named the College as the best FE Provider in Greater Manchester.
‘University Centre Wigan & Leigh College’ status has been approved after 70 years of delivering higher education in the borough which means the university centre’s students graduate with a degree awarded by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
It is the only General Further Education College in the towns of Wigan and Leigh, serving a population of approximately 301,000. The College aims to be inclusive and we are proud of the equality of opportunity which is demonstrated in the breadth and scope of our provision. Over 14,000 people choose to study at the College, their needs being at the heart of everything we provide. The College operates from a number of sites across the borough of Wigan.
Parson’s Walk Centre, School for the Arts and Pagefield Centre are located in Wigan, close to the town centre. The Image Centre and Sixth Form Centre are close to the town centre of Leigh. The College has a wide choice of qualifications at all levels from Entry level through to graduate, professional and post-graduate courses. Further Education students can choose from a wide range of specialist vocational courses. There is also an expanding Higher Education portfolio of Degrees, Foundation Degrees, HNDs and HNCs, both full-time and part-time.
Michelle Charnock Photographer
Photographer with over 15 years of expertise capturing memorable moments across various genres including portraits, weddings, events, commercial, and corporate photography.
Services Include:
Portraits: From individuals to families, capture timeless moments with a personal touch.
Weddings: Documenting your special day with a blend of traditional and contemporary styles to preserve cherished memories.
Events: Expert coverage of corporate events, parties, conferences, and more, ensuring every significant moment is captured.
Commercial: High-quality imagery tailored to meet the marketing and branding needs of businesses, including product photography and promotional materials.
Corporate: Professional headshots, team photos, and event coverage tailored to corporate clients’ specific requirements.
Whether it’s a personal milestone, a corporate event, or a commercial project, Michelle Charnock Photographer brings a wealth of experience and a keen eye for detail to every assignment, ensuring exceptional results that exceed expectations.
Wigan Pier Promotions
Wigan Pier Promotions is a bespoke events and entertainment company. We work with you to get the most from your event and offer ideas and solutions on how best to achieve this. The acts and attractions provided are all auditioned and seen beforehand to you ensure you get not only the best quality but that it also fits your needs perfectly.
It is our job here at WPP to try and get into the bones of what you would like to achieve and to deliver just that. We provide entertainment to a wide spectrum of clients from councils to holidays parks, restaurants, PR & Marketing specialist. We can offer continued support or on an ad hoc bases. We can also take the stress out of your hands and see the event through from start to finish.
We pride ourselves on our creativity and passion to make things happen and work with you to maximize what you can get out of your budget be it big or small. We like to think outside the box and are always actively on the lookout for new and exciting acts and attractions. We travel the length and breadth of the country visiting event exhibitions and showcases. We are here to make you look amazing and your event go with a bang. Our specialty is specialty from cocktail flarers to children’s entertainment to X Factor finalist we have it all. We do everything Entertainment!
If you can’t see it on the website we will go and find it, see it and its up to the mark and we will even let you use it! We also offer corporate team building and workshops, hospitality, event planning. All in the name of entertainment!
So if you want to increase footfall, attract more people to your event, shop, stall, improve staff morale, treat your clients to a night out or simply want the WOW factor then get in touch.
really good business
Our mission is to support and grow businesses who want to create a greater social and environmental impact and experience greater growth, ease and exponential joy as a result.
We believe that we have to be better businesses, working in ways that enhance our people, communities and planet. We can’t keep taking without giving back. So we look at different models of doing business such as ‘doughnut or regenerative’ economics, models of Community Wealth Building and frameworks such as B Corp.
mandy brighton events
We service both private occasions and corporate events with our balloon installation and event hire offering. Our designs are created to maximum your event space and make show shopping displays.
We create bespoke designs for company events, launch parties, product launches, sporting events, gala dinners and Christmas parties. Get in touch and see how we can add that ‘je ne sais quoi’ to your event via brightonitevents@hotmail.com
Podpod UK
Step into the world of ultimate creative expression. Your one-stop destination for audio & video content creation.
Podpod is a fully equipped soundproof recording booth designed to cater to the diverse needs of musicians, voice-over artists, and video podcast creators.
what's happening in wigan
Here in Wigan, we’ve got more than just pies, rugby, and a proud past! We’ve got a thriving community full of heart, hustle, and stories worth shouting about. What’s Happening in Wigan is your go-to place to celebrate everything that makes our town brilliant – from the hidden gems and local heroes to the grassroots events and independent businesses that keep Wigan buzzing.
Founded by Claire Hannah, a passionate Wiganer and seasoned broadcast journalist with over 25 years experience across TV and radio, this platform is all about telling Wigan’s stories the right way: with warmth, professionalism, and a deep love for the people who make our town awesome. Claire’s talent for storytelling brings out the best in our borough, giving a voice to the everyday moments that matter.
So whether you’re born and bred here, newly arrived, or just curious about what makes Wigan special, you’re in the right place. Let’s celebrate Wigan together, one story at a time.
Check out the latest videos on tiktok!
Costco Haydock
Costco Wholesale is a multibillion dollar global retailer with warehouse club operations in 11 countries. We are the recognized leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics. Despite our large size and rapid international expansion, we continue to provide an atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed.
If you are an ambitious, energetic person who enjoys a fast-paced team environment filled with challenges and opportunities, you’ve come to the right place. Our successful employees are service-oriented with integrity and commitment toward a common goal of excellence. Costco offers great jobs, great pay, great benefits and a great place to work.
little details
We can help your event feel unique and special. With an audio phone booth, garden/lawn games and elegant signage and seating plans, your event will remain for a long time in everyone’s memory.
BRANDED ITEMS GROUP
The Branded Items Group (BIG) is a multi-award winning family-owned promotional items company that is BIG on quality, value and service.
The business services customers all over the UK and as far afield as Germany, Ireland and Scandanavia. With an emphasis on service and being consultative with clients, we are one of the fastest growing promotional items companies in the UK. With over 15,000 products available and with great pricing that often beats the largest online promotional companies in the UK, we marry great value with good old fashioned customer service, to help you get most out of your promotional item needs. We truly value every one of our customers. This isn’t lip-service, we just don’t believe in operating like a faceless internet company processing orders, we get to know our customers, understand their needs and are always available to talk
impressions workwear
Welcome to your local one stop workwear shop!
social identity for business
In the dynamic world of social media, standing out and making a genuine connection with your audience is crucial. At Social Identity, we specialise in transforming your online presence into a vibrant, consistent hub that resonates with your target market. From crafting compelling content to devising strategic campaigns, we are dedicated to amplifying your brand’s voice across all social media platforms and making you more visible.
North west printer solutions
North West Printer Solutions specialise in helping clients gain better value from their print.
Our expertise and services cover both sides of the print industry making us a total print solution for your organisation:
Helping you print more cost effectively…
Are you replacing costly printer cartridges a little too often? This is just one of the signs your machine is not the right fit for you and your organisation. Our machine sourcing service paired with efficient cartridge delivery can help ensure you have the perfect match and continue to print happy.
Let’s print…
Did you know that we also offer quality, cost effective print on demand… delivering the print you want when you need it.
Whether you need a one-off print job or a full branding package, we’re sure to