Westhoughton news
2,000 spring bulbs planted across Westhoughton
Some 2,000 spring bulbs have been planted across Westhoughton with the help of schoolchildren.
Homeless man helped at Westhoughton railway station
A man experiencing homelessness has been helped by Westhoughton police officers after he was found rough sleeping at Westhoughton railway station by Westhoughton town councillor Gillian Wroe.
Gillian Wroe’s mission to clear Hall Lee Bank Park of invasive species
Town councillor Gillian Wroe volunteered her time this week to clear Hall Lee Bank Park of the invasive species known as Himalayan balsam.
Town council eyes improved Westhoughton CCTV
Westhoughton Town Council has initiated a comprehensive review of its current CCTV scheme, marking a significant step in enhancing security measures in the town centre.
Chew Moor Lane chicanes ‘waste of money and not fit for purpose’
Residents have branded the new chicanes on Chew Moor Lane as “a complete waste of taxpayers’ money” and “not fit for purpose”.
Westhoughton community groups awarded grants
Two community groups have been awarded £700 by Westhoughton Town Council to help towards the good work they are doing.
250 new trees to be planted in Central Park
Almost 250 new trees are being planted in Westhoughton’s Central Park - and your Liberal Democrat town councillors planted several of them.
An introduction with Councillor Gillian Wroe
In a new series, we are featuring introductions to your Liberal Democrat councillors and candidates in Westhoughton. Next up is Gillian Wroe, who was elected as a town councillor in 2022.
Kind-hearted man donates money after litter pick
A kind-hearted Westhoughton resident gave £40 to litter pickers to thank them for their efforts.
Bus stop sign knocked down... and repaired
Town councillor Gillian Wroe has had this demolished bus stop sign on the A6 repaired.
14 bags of litter collected near to Perseverance Close
Town councillors and a Westhoughton resident spent an hour collecting 14 bags of rubbish from a small area near to Perseverance Close this week.
Police talks over bowling club vandalism
Town councillor Gillian Wroe met with police officers to discuss vandalism at Central Park’s bowling club.