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We are a resident-led, lottery funded, community development charity. We focus on the area bounded by Atherleigh Way, Kirkhall lane, Leigh Road and Twist Lane.

We do that by listening to what local people, schools and community groups think is important and drafting a three-year Community Plan with priorities and spend.

Leigh Neighbours Project

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Our Key Priorities

Leigh Neighbours Project

Community Spirit

Bringing people together and developing greater community spirit is what drives Leigh Neighbours! Whether it’s funding an event as part of The Big Lunch or organising a litter pick to help make the area cleaner and greener, we recognise that there is value in creating opportunities that allow people to get to know their neighbours, to break down social barriers and challenge misconceptions.

Education, Employment and Training

We recognise that not everyone in our area has a job or has a job that pays very well. We are committed to helping local people to get training, experience and qualifications that will give them a leg up. We’ll support our local schools in ways that add value to what they deliver.

Leigh Neighbours Project
Leigh Neighbours Project

Environmental Improvements

The impact of environmental crime, ie. dog-fouling, fly-tipping, vandalism and graffiti, is felt keenly by local people, as is the lack of green space and areas for children to play safely.

We’ve invested significantly in improving the local environment, from transforming neglected grot spots to commissioning community art installations.

Housing

We’ve known since we first started consulting with local people that there were concerns about housing.

The worries that local people shared were around the number of private let properties in the area, the way that some private landlords managed their properties and the poor physical condition that many of the properties were in.

Leigh Neighbours Project
Leigh Neighbours Project

Resident’s Fund

We have money set aside to support local residents, groups, organisation and schools to deliver small projects which will help the area a better place to live.

These can range from ideas to spruce up the alley behind their houses, like this area behind Selwyn Street.

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Cigarette butts are rubbish and dropping one is littering.In fact, did you know that cigarette butts make up 66% of all litter in the UK?So please, if you smoke, bin your butts. ... See MoreSee Less
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Pop along to the parish church from next Saturday to see this fantastic display 🧡 🧡 🧡One week today, on Saturday 25th November Leigh Soroptimists will be starting 16 days of activism to ‘end violence against women’. Orange is the colour theme and you are invited to come and see the result of wonderful community support, to produce a display of flowers representing the number of cases of domestic abuse reported DAILY in England and Wales... ... See MoreSee Less
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Leigh Lights switch on all details ....Leigh Christmas Lights and Parade - Saturday 18th November Mark the beginning of the Christmas Season with Leigh’s flagship Christmas event with lots to keep all ages entertained throughout the day across Leigh Town Centre.Christmas Markets will take place from 10:00am on Bradshawgate and inside the market hall. From 11:30am join us on Spinning Gate Shopping Centre Car Park accompanied by all the fun of the fair with a stage show from 1:00pm – 5:30pm with Abz Love, formally of 5ive, headlining.At 5:30pm the dazzling Light Night parade will dance its way from Spinning Gate Car Park to Leigh Civic Square, journeying via Market St and Leigh Cenotaph lighting up the town with Christmas sparkle. The parade will arrive at Leigh Town Hall where a range of activities are available including the all-new Frost Feast Leigh taking place from 6pm – 10pm. Offering the finest local food traders accompanied by live music ready for you to fill your festive boots!When / Where: 18 November, 10am -10pmFrom 10am – Bradshaw Gate - Christmas MarketsFrom 11:30am – Spinning Gate Car Park – Christmas Markets and FunfairFrom 1:30pm - Spinning Gate Car Park – Christmas Stage Show and EntertainmentFrom 5:30pm – Spinning Gate to Civic Square – Light Night and Santa ParadeFrom 6pm – Civic Square, Town Hall and Turnpike Gallery – Frost FeastTickets: No booking required, charges applicable for fairground rides, food and drink, all other attractions are free to attend. *Father Christmas and Elf Screening will be on a first come first served basis.Thank you,Cllr Sue Greensmith Cllr Samantha BrownCllr Dane Anderton 🌹 ... See MoreSee Less
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What a great idea , pop along and decorate a rock for Remberance ....Tomorrow at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre🌺 Remembrance Rocks at Spinning Gate 🌺📅 Saturday 11 November, 11am - 3pm📍 Spinning Gate Shopping Centre🆓 FREE rock decorating for Remembrance Sunday🌺 Once decorated, shoppers are invited to leave their rocks at their nearest war memorial to commemorate those who have lost their lives #lestweforget #weshallrememberthem #remembrance #armisticeday #armistice #remembrancesunday #loveleigh #leigh ... See MoreSee Less
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Date for your Diary, full day of Entertainment right in the centre of Leigh ......pop along and havevsome fun !!!!... See MoreSee Less
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Family bingo night right in our area , pop down and have a great night ....dont forget your dobbers !!!ONE WEEK TO GO‼️ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Family music bingo 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦Hosted by Eight Week Events Company in support of Wigan and Leigh HospiceAll tickets £5 🎟️ Please message our Facebook page to reserve tickets before they sell out‼️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Lest We Forget - Leigh Cenotaph We are pleased to see new commemorative benches installed at Leigh cenotaph. The benches become an additional tribute to our remembrance events and a year round reminder of those who lost their lives in war. Four have been installed with a further four to be installed once available from our local supplier. Please do come down and see them. Leigh rembrance parade will take place this Sunday. Poppies have been put in place on the parade route where it is possible to do so. Thank you,Cllr Sue GreensmithCllr Samantha Brown Cllr Dane Anderton 🌹... See MoreSee Less
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