In 2012, the Wigan Deal was a radical response to austerity which aimed to rethink the relationship between the Council and local residents. It has helped Wigan Council transform its culture and ways of working to improve support for local people. 

But in 2023, Wigan Council recognised that the Deal was no longer fit for the challenges of today. Embarking on a process to refresh their strategy and build a new movement for change across the borough, the Council engaged Collaborate CIC and IPPR North to lead research and engagement to help identify what was needed in this ‘new era’. And Progress with Unity was born. This process was about holding on to strengths developed through the Deal, while also identifying where the Council and partners needed to go further. 

Participants will have the opportunity to share questions and reflections and identify what you’d find helpful to explore further with Wigan Council and peers in the future.

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