Cllr Susan Gambles has welcomed the extension of the Household Support Fund calling it a 'lifeline for many of our residents.' Residents wanting to apply for the current Household Support Fund can complete an application by visiting https://t.co/pecKZzULAZ

📰 NEWS: More than £4.6m put back into pockets of local people thanks to Here for You cost of living campaign Full story👇 https://t.co/tknTIY0SM4

#INetworkAwards @WiganCouncil

Partners from across the public & voluntary sector came together yesterday at our second Financial Wellbeing Partnership workshop to help co-develop our strategy for Wigan Borough. Thanks for your input! @CA_WiganBorough @AgeUKWB @susang108 @embracewandl @UnifyCU @GMPovertyAction

Identifying local solutions to local challenges has never been more important. Today our latest report explores how local authorities can loosen the grip of poverty by developing a local strategy with partners. Find out more: https://t.co/y9PtOmLHpc #AntiPovertyStrategies

🗒️There is an absence of leadership on poverty nationally. Localities are taking it upon themselves to take action. Our new report explains how they can ensure local poverty plans have impact. #AntiPovertyStrategies

A key element of an anti-poverty strategy is focusing on preventing and reducing poverty in the long term. Cash-first, income-based solutions are critical. Read more: . #AntiPovertyStrategies #CashFirst https://t.co/y9PtOmLHpc

Next week, we're holding two pop up events where you can access support and advice on all things cost-of-living. 👉 Tuesday 13 Dec – Wigan Life Centre North – 1.30pm – 4pm 👉 Wednesday 14 Dec – Leigh Library – 1.30pm – 4pm Find out more online 👉 https://t.co/nzAAIEEXx6

💛Today we launch our cost of living campaign, 'Here for you'. 📣 We know things are difficult, but we want the message to go out loud and clear that we are here to help. 💭Please ask for help as early as possible Find out more 👉 https://t.co/nzAAIEEXx6 #OurPeopleHereForYou

😟 Are you feeling the pressure of rising costs? It can feel scary, but we're here to point you in the right direction ☎️ If you are struggling, it is best to reach out for help sooner rather than later 👉 Visit https://t.co/y67OkXvVCj or call 01942 705221 #OurPeopleHereForYou

Our 'Love is not abuse' campaign has won the campaign of the year category at the annual LGC Awards #LGCAwards @CollyD123

Becoming a foster carer can make a real difference to the lives of local children & young people & choosing to foster with us means you’ll be helping to keep children in their community & be around the things that are familiar to them. Apply today 👉 https://t.co/j9fcGgvMSz

💛💛Please Share💛💛 We have received 250 referrals so far and are looking at buying nightwear and bed socks for our Christmas Eve Boxes If anyone works for a company that can offer a discount we would really appreciate it 🙏 #positivelifeexperiences #supportlocal #bekind

If you're planning to do some Christmas shopping this weekend remember it's free parking on most council car parks in Wigan and Leigh. It's also free after 3pm on weekdays #supportlocal

Let’s get these amazing people @LotteryWinners into the Top 10 of the album charts - that’s a Mayoral order from @AndyBurnhamGM #LoveLeigh #LoveLotteryWinners it’s a brilliant album, come on #DoYourBit & help them out 🥰🥰 @FireWithinWigan @AL00100110AL @LesOHalloran @PAHughes05

Well done & many congratulations @LisaSelby18 so very well deserved. We are all very proud of your amazing achievement. Thank you for your dedication & commitment to #TeamWigan 👏👏👏👏👏👏

The vestibule is almost ready to be opened to the public! We'll be throwing the doors open this Friday (17th September) and would love for you to stop by for a chat and maybe some cake! ☕ 🎂 🗣 #HaighHall

Done my marriage properly by UK law, thank you to who works at @WiganCouncil marriage service proper nice people 🙏🤝 When I came to UK in 2012 as refugee Wigan council gave me and my family big push at the start, huge shout out to all workers in that building ❤️

@muhammadmokaev @WiganCouncil Congratulations on your wedding Muhammad. Your tweet has made my day. We do have the best staff who do an amazing job for our residents.

I'd like to say a very special thank you to our wonderful Registrars Team on National Registrars Day. Always there to help during the happiest and saddest times. You are the best @WiganCouncil#National Registrars Day#Love Your Registrar