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James Winterbottom
@jameswinterbottom.bsky.social
Director of Strategy & Innovation at Wigan Council; Director of Leigh Sports Village; Honorary Life President Leigh Leopards Rugby League Club; Trustee AllChild
A special, special day @wigancouncil.bsky.social - Our incredible elite clubs @wiganwarriorsrl.bsky.social @wiganathletic.bsky.social and Leigh Leopards sharing incredible messages of unity & community for 500 children from across the borough
February 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Thank you @local.gov.uk for conducting our Corporate Peer Challenge last week @wigancouncil.bsky.social
Massive thanks to the peer team who were brought together from other councils to offer their support and challenge. So many positives from a great week
January 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Listen to his powerful, exclusive interview, out now 👇

globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...

@maitlis.bsky.social
@lewisgoodall.com
January 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This article generated a lot of debate in our house today. We try so hard to keep SM use reasonable and allow space for books, games & chat. Not easy at all. Something needs to change at population level

Jonathan Haidt: How we can save our children from smartphones

www.thetimes.com/article/6291...
Jonathan Haidt: How we can save our children from smartphones
The psychologist started a revolt in 2024 with his book claiming young brains are being rewired. Parents and schools worldwide are putting his tips into action
www.thetimes.com
January 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Reposted by James Winterbottom
Despite all of the challenges - legal and meteorological - we did it!

After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻
January 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The removal of the scaffolding signifies a key milestone in the restoration & transformation of our magnificent Haigh Hall into a national cultural destination. The external work has included extensive roof repairs, iron restoration, window repairs, stonework repairs, improved ventilation and more
December 18, 2024 at 9:19 PM
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Keely Hodgkinson has done it 🔥

The Olympic 800m champion is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 🇬🇧

She becomes just the 19th winner of the award from athletics in its history 💥
December 17, 2024 at 9:28 PM
@wiganwarriorsrl.bsky.social crowned #SPOTY Team of the Year ⭐️ Congratulations Kris and all at this fantastic club. Now for Keely for the Borough double 🏆🏆
December 17, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Sublime David Hockney Bigger and Closer (not smaller and further) show at Factory International ❤️
December 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM
There is magic in our Wigan Education & Skills Partnership www.wigan.gov.uk/Docs/PDF/Res... Amazing people working out and implementing brilliant ways to deliver the health & care workforce of the future at scale
www.wigan.gov.uk
December 13, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Great to be at Demos launch of the Future Public Services Taksforce report on public service reform. Nice to share insights from Wigan alongside a brilliant panel. Really really encouraging to hear such a thoughtful and ambitious keynote from @georgiagould.bsky.social
December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Our £50m restoration and transformation of our Grade 2* listed Haigh Hall approaches a significant milestone as the external work nears completion including the amazing roof restoration by H H Smith. Funded by MHCLG, NHLF and Wigan Council
November 27, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Professor Sir John Charnley was a genius pioneer, carrying out the first ever hip replacement in November 1962 at Wrightington Hospital. Incredible to meet and hear from his family and those surgeons he trained and inspired at today’s Blue Plaque ceremony
November 22, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Celebrating the opening of Light Night Wigan 2024 with our incredible Wigan Council Culture Team, Arts Council England and Things That Go on Things - a free awe inspiring light trail of art and community creativity in our beautiful Mesnes Park. 30,000 people will visit this weekend ❤️
November 21, 2024 at 6:49 PM
I believe in the huge, life changing power of Further Education and in inclusive access to high quality and ambitious FE Colleges. I was so proud to confer the degree awards to HE students at our wonderful Wigan and Leigh College at this year’s graduation 🎓
November 20, 2024 at 6:28 AM