Aspull, New Springs & Whelley Labour Councillors

15/06/2026

🎙️ A Must-Listen Episode of Ready and Willing

My latest podcast dives deep into mental health with two incredible guests — Jess from The Girls Club and Tom Stocks, better known as The Chubby Northerner.

Jess is doing outstanding work across Wigan, creating safe, supportive spaces for women to talk openly about their mental health, tackle isolation, and build confidence through peer support.

Tom, The Chubby Northerner, is using his poetry to spread messages of hope, humour, and healing — turning everyday spaces into reminders that none of us are alone in how we feel.

Together, this episode brings:
✅ Honest and powerful conversations about mental health
✅ Real-life experiences people will relate to
✅ Serious issues handled with warmth and understanding
✅ Plenty of humour and down-to-earth honesty along the way

It’s a genuine insight into the challenges people face — but also the strength, resilience, and community spirit that helps us get through them.

👉 This really is a must-listen episode.

https://youtu.be/la76B6_Dxx4

Wigan Councillor, Chris Ready, chats with Jess Jarratt from The Gir...

15/06/2026

Knocked down road sign at junction of Kirkwood Close and Wigan Road has been reported. We’ve asked it be moved asap and then replaced.

14/06/2026

14/06/2026

13/06/2026

🪱🏆 Reminder: today is the day!! 🏆🪱
Aspull Worm Charming Championship!!

Don’t let the ☔️ put you off - it means the ground is in prime condition for worm charming 👌

🙏 A huge thank you to all the volunteers at Aspull Worm Charming Championship who have put so much effort into this great community day. Hope many local residents can come along and support 🙌

12/06/2026

Century-old tradition continues as people take part in Aspull and Haigh Walking Day

12/06/2026

Update on dangerous, overhanging, trees on Copperas Lane in

12/06/2026

A huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who give their time to help with so many fantastic events and activities across Haigh Woodland Park 👏

10/06/2026

🏛️ Volunteer Opportunity- Haigh Plantation Gates Lodges

Are you passionate about your local community and love welcoming people with a friendly smile? We’re looking for reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to work within the Plantation Gates Lodges.

🫱🏻‍🫲🏻Meet new people and be part of a great team
⭐ Gain valuable experience
🌳 Spend time in one of Wigan’s most beautiful outdoor spaces
🏆 Give back to your local community

📋 Please apply using the link in the comments.

09/06/2026

🚧 RED ROCK ROAD CLOSURES FOR RESURFACING 🚧

🗓️ Monday 22nd June to Friday 3rd July (excluding Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th)
⏰ 7pm to 5am
📍Hampson Green to junction of Meadow Pit Lane/Riley Lane (turning for Blackrod)

There will be overnight road closures over Red Rock for 2 weeks starting next Monday, 22nd June.

This is for the resurfacing works to sort the pot holes.

The road closures will be from 7pm to 5am and will be week nights only (not on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th). There will also not be a road closure on Friday 26th June due to Foodie Friday event Haigh Woodland Park.

The closure will be from after Hampson Green to the junction of Meadow Pit Lane and Riley Lane (near Haigh Barn). There will be access to Hampson Green from Standish and you will be able to turn to Blackrod from Aspull. Residents living in the closed area will be able to access with care.

Apologies for the inconvenience, but we have been chasing the pot holes to be sorted for months, and they will now be fixed. We are pursuing fixes for the pot holes outside the resurfacing area.

Cllrs Chris Ready & Laura Flynn