… of high quality zero carbon homes, sustainable buildings and public places that are resilient to the risks of flooding, extreme heat and cold. A borough that actively encourages walking and cycling as the main mode of transport, local food growing, minimising food waste and promoting clean renewable sources of energy. A borough that is focussed on the education and sustainable growth of our young…
… up of strong, proud towns, historic villages and a wealth of green and blue spaces. Our economic ambitions for 2030 include reinvention of the Wigan Wallgate area with the arrival of HS2 creating an economic centrepiece, prioritising walking, cycling and public transport as a means to travel across the borough and ensuring an innovative enterprise to create successful businesses…
… of transportation issues facing the borough including better integration of bus and rail services, road projects, congestion measures, car parking, cycling, walking and the need for public transport improvements. Action planning ensures we balance transport growth while minimising the detrimental impacts on our environment, landscapes, communities and individual’s quality of life. Long term environmental…
… outcomes include placing strategic importance on rail and bus networks, generating a new culture of cycle commuting, walking built into everyday routines and working with all sectors to ensure journeys are sustainable where possible. Wigan Housing Strategy and Action Plan This is a strategy for the Council and partners to deliver better housing choices in all parts of the borough and make…
…, cleaner air during lockdown. Many people have been encouraged to work from home, which has now become the new norm, leading to many businesses and organisations now reviewing their working practices. To ensure exercise and wellbeing are maintained, there has been significant increases in the volumes of people walking and cycling as they commute to essential workplaces, visit the local…