Westhoughton news
2,000 spring bulbs planted across Westhoughton
Some 2,000 spring bulbs have been planted across Westhoughton with the help of schoolchildren.
60 Westhoughton residents learn life-saving skills
More than 60 residents took part in life-saving defibrillator training in January.
Lib Dems freeze Westhoughton council tax for FIFTH year
Liberal Democrat town councillors have frozen Westhoughton council tax payments for the FIFTH year running.
New year, new job: why not be Westhoughton’s new deputy town clerk?
If you’re super organised and community minded, you could be Westhoughton’s new deputy town clerk.
Learn to save a life this new year
Every New Year many people decide to challenge themselves by learning a new skill. So, as we celebrate the start of 2024, Westhoughton residents are being encouraged to learn how to save a life.
Improvements to Westhoughton’s nature reserves
Westhoughton’s picturesque nature reserves are to be improved thanks to funding from Westhoughton Town Council. Councillor David Wilkinson has more details.
Westhoughton’s overgrown footpaths to be tackled
A network of public rights of way in Westhoughton is to undergo maintenance to cut back overgrown vegetation.
Wingates Band celebrates 150 years
Wingates Band are celebrating 150 glorious years of making music. Town mayor Deirdre McGeown went along to find out more.
Funding boost for girls rugby at Westhoughton Lions
Westhoughton Lions have been awarded £500 to help them provide free rugby sessions for young girls. Town mayor Deirdre McGeown presented them with the cheque.
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.
Bowling club blooms with summer floral display
A Westhoughton bowling club has been awarded a grant to bring its Central Park site to life with flowers.
New £20,000 grant for Westhoughton youth and play services
Applications have opened for a new £20,000 scheme to provide youth and play services in Westhoughton.
Deirdre McGeown reappointed as Westhoughton mayor
Councillor Deirdre McGeown has been reappointed as Westhoughton’s town mayor and is on a mission to raise money for two great local causes.
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.
Westhoughton residents awarded for their contributions to the town
Three amazing Westhoughton residents have been awarded for their contributions to the town.
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.
An introduction with Councillor Ollie Younge
In a new series, we are featuring introductions to your Liberal Democrat councillors and candidates in Westhoughton. Next up is Ollie Younge, who is currently deputy town mayor.
Town hall latest: ‘Foul-mouthed’ Tory councillors criticised
Tory councillors were told to “respect” the meeting they were attending, as one Westhoughton resident accused them of “mouthing foul language” and laughing.
Westhoughton deputy mayor represents town at Army presentation
Westhoughton’s deputy town mayor Ollie Younge recently represented the town at an Army presentation.
In pictures: Westhoughton Big Spring Clean
Westhoughton’s first Big Spring Clean event has been hailed a success after 90 bags of litter we collected by volunteers.