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Aspull / Orrell / Ince / Hindley / Standish / Wigan / Ashton-In-Makerfield / Billinge / Leigh - Various Road Closures, Waiting, Loading & Unloading Restrictions and Parking Changes
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WIGAN COUNCIL
Tuckers Hill Brow And Meadow Pit Lane, Aspull – Proposed Speed Restriction
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wigan Borough Council, in exercise of the powers under Section 84(1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Part IV of Schedule 9 to the 1984 Act and all other enabling powers, proposes to make the Wigan Borough Council (Tuckers Hill Brow and Meadow Pit Lane, Aspull) (40 MPH Speed Restriction) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to revoke a speed limit of 60 miles per hour and impose a speed limit of 40 miles per hour, on the following roads:
• Tuckers Hill Brow, Aspull from its junction with Meadow Pit Lane to its junction with Little Scotland
• Meadow Pit Lane, Aspull from its junction with Riley Lane to its junction with Tuckers Hill Brow
A copy of the proposed Order and of the relevant map and of a statement of the reasons for proposing to make the Order may be requested by emailing libby.gill@wigan.gov.uk
Any objection to the Order must be made in writing and specify the grounds thereof and must be made to the Assistant Director – Legal Governance and Elections, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN quoting reference RD/LS/LG/16311376/SPEED not later than 30th June 2026.
Sandy Lane, Orrell – Restriction of Loading
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wigan Borough Council, in exercise of the powers under Section 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004 and of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 of the Act 1984, proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Decriminalisation of Parking) (Various Roads in Wigan Borough) (Traffic Regulation Consolidation) Order 2004 (Amendment No.632) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to introduce restricted loading on Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 9:00am and 3:00pm to 4:00pm on:
• Sandy Lane, Orrell (Both sides) from its junction with St James Road to a point 25 metres east of its junction with St James Road
• St James Road, Orrell (East side) from its junction with Sandy Lane to a point 15 metres north of its junction with Sandy Lane
• Gantley Road, Orrell (East side) from its junction with Sandy Lane to a point 8 metres south of its junction with Sandy Lane.
The Order also provides that if any vehicle is left in any road or length of road affected by the Order in contravention of any provision of the Order a penalty charge (in the amount set by the Council) shall be payable and/or the vehicle may be removed.
A copy of the proposed Order, the Order to be amended, and of the relevant map and of a statement of the reasons for proposing to make the Order may be requested by emailing libby.gill@wigan.gov.uk
Any objection to the Order must be made in writing and specify the grounds thereof and must be made to the Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN or by emailing the above email address quoting reference RD/LS/LG/16315577 not later than 30th June 2026.
Stopford Street, Ince – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Stopford Street, Ince) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person from driving a vehicle or causing or permitting a vehicle to be driven on Stopford Street, Ince on 11th July 2026 between the hours of 09:00 and 16:30 only.
The alternative route for traffic is: Ince Green Lane – School Street. The Order is necessary to allow rebuild water valve chamber.
Atherton Road, Hindley – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Atherton Road, Hindley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person from driving a vehicle or causing or permitting a vehicle to be driven on Atherton Road, Hindley on 20th June 2026 between the hours of 08:30 and 13:00 only. The alternative route for traffic is: Leigh Road – Bickershaw Lane – Warrington Road – Liverpool Road.
The Order is necessary to allow frame and cover.
Careless Lane, Ince – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Careless Lane, Ince) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person from driving a vehicle or causing or permitting a vehicle to be driven on Careless Lane, Ince on 11th July 2026 between the hours of 09:00 and 16:30 only.
The alternative route for traffic is: County Police Street – Humphrey Street. The Order is necessary to rebuild water valve chamber.
Ribble Road, Standish – Temporary Closure
Notice of Making
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council has made the Wigan Borough (Ribble Road, Standish) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 29th June 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person from driving a vehicle or causing or permitting a vehicle to be driven on Ribble Road, Standish from 29th June 2026 until 3rd July 2026.
The alternative route for traffic is: Robin Hill Drive – Douglas Road The Order is necessary to allow new electric connection.
Hallgate and King of Prussia Yard, Wigan – Various Restrictions
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wigan Borough Council, in exercise of the powers under Section 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004 and of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 of the Act 1984, proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Decriminalisation of Parking) (Wigan Roads No.1) (Traffic Regulation Consolidation) Order 2004 (Amendment No.202) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to revoke no waiting at any time on:
• King of Prussia Yard, Wigan (West side) from its junction with Hallgate to a point 24 metres south of its junction with Hallgate.
The effect of the Order will be to introduce no waiting at any time on:
• King of Prussia Yard, Wigan (West side) from its junction with Hallgate to a point 3 metres south of its junction with Hallgate.
• King of Prussia Yard, Wigan (West side) from a point 13 metres south of its junction with Hallgate to a point 24 metres south of its junction with Hallgate.
The effect of the Order will be to revoke restricted waiting on Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 6:30pm on:
• Hallgate, Wigan (Both sides) from its junction with Dorning Street and Bishopgate to the bollards restricting vehicular access from Market Street. The effect of the Order will be to introduce restricted waiting on any day from 8:30am to 6:30pm on:
• Hallgate, Wigan (Both sides) from its junction with Dorning Street to its junction with Market Street.
The effect of the Order will be to introduce a loading bay on:
• King of Prussia Yard, Wigan (West side) from a point 3 metres south of its junction with Hallgate to a point 13 metres south of its junction with Hallgate. There will be limited exceptions permitting vehicles to wait to enable people to board or alight; for the purpose of building and similar operations, removing obstructions to traffic, road works and works by statutory undertakers; for local authority, Water Companies and Post Office purposes; if the vehicles are fire service or police vehicles or ambulances, (liveried vehicles) or in connection with a funeral; to take on fuel, water or air at any garage; for the delivery or collection of goods and for loading or unloading; or the avoidance of an accident.
The effect of the Order will be to revoke restricted loading on Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 6:30pm on:
• Hallgate, Wigan (North side) from its junction with Dorning Street and Bishopgate to the bollards restricting vehicular access from Market Street.
The effect of the Order will be to introduce restricted loading on any day from 8:30am to 6:30pm on:
• Hallgate, Wigan (North side) from its junction with Dorning Street to its junction with Market Street.
• King of Prussia Yard, Wigan (West side) from its junction with Hallgate to a point 3 metres south of its junction with Hallgate.
• King of Prussia Yard, Wigan (West side) from a point 13 metres south of its junction with Hallgate to a point 24 metres south of its junction with Hallgate.
• King of Prussia Yard, Wigan (East side) from its junction with Hallgate to a point 24 metres south of its junctions with Hallgate.
The Order also provides that if any vehicle is left in any road or length of road affected by the Order in contravention of any provision of the Order a penalty charge (in the amount set by the Council) shall be payable and/or the vehicle may be removed.
A copy of the proposed Order, the Order to be amended, and of the relevant map and of a statement of the reasons for proposing to make the Order may be requested by emailing libby.gill@wigan.gov.uk
Any objection to the Order must be made in writing and specify the grounds thereof and must be made to the Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN or by emailing the above email address quoting reference RD/LS/LG/16309976 not later than 30th June 2026.
Bus Lane on Wigan Lane, Wigan – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Bus Lane on Wigan Lane, Wigan) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person from driving a vehicle or causing or permitting a vehicle to be driven in the bus lane on Wigan Lane, Wigan from 13th July 2026 until 15th July 2026.
Please note there is no alternative route as it is bus lane closure only. The Order is necessary to allow new service connection.
Legh Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Legh Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person from driving a vehicle or causing or permitting a vehicle to be driven on Legh Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield from 13th July 2026 until 17th July 2026.
The alternative route for traffic is: Park View – Windsor Road – Flora Street. The Order is necessary to allow new electric connection.
Westminster Street, Wigan – Temporary Closure
Notice of Proposals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Westminster Street, Wigan) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person from driving a vehicle or causing or permitting a vehicle to be driven on Westminster Street, Wigan on 30th June 2026 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only.
The alternative route for traffic is: Victoria Street – Arundel Street. The Order is necessary to allow frame and cover.
Notice of Variation of Parking Charges
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of its powers under Section 35C & Section 46A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Road Traffic Act 1991 and all other enabling powers, proposes to increase the charges levied for the use of the parking places on the following:-
On Street Parking
• Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 8:30am-6:30pm
• Dorning Street, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 8:30am-6:00pm
• Hallgate, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 8:30am-6:30pm
• Crawford Street, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 8:30am-6:30pm
• Richmond Street, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 8:30am-6:30pm
• Wigan Lane, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
• New Market Street, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
• Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
• Dicconson Street, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
• Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm
• Library Street, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm
• Millgate, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm
• Hewlett Street, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm • Standishgate, Wigan – Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
The new charges for the use of the parking places will be as follows:
| Time Paid (up to) | Current Charge | New Charge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £1.70 | £1.80 |
| 2 hours* | £2.80* | £3.00* |
| 3 hours** | £4.00** | £4.20** |
| 4 hours*** | £4.60 | £4.80*** |
*Applicable to: Bridgeman Terrace, Dorning Street, Wigan Lane, Standishgate, Mesnes Park Terrace
**Applicable to: Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan Lane, Standishgate, Mesnes Park Terrace
***Applicable to: Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan Lane, Standishgate, Mesnes Park Terrace
Sunday and Bank Holiday parking are free of charge for on street parking.
Off Street Parking
• Mona Street Car Park, Wigan
• Harrogate Street Car Park, Wigan
• Water Street Car Park, Wigan (subject to a £1.70 all day bank holiday charge) The new charges for the use of the parking places will be as follows:
| Time Paid | Current Charge | New Charge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £1.70 | £1.80 |
| 2 hours | £2.60 | £2.80 |
| 3 hours | £3.60 | £3.80 |
| 4 hours | £4.60 | £4.80 |
| 5 hours | £6.10 | £6.40 |
| 6 hours | £7.20 | £7.50 |
| 6+ hours | £9.70 | £10.00 |
• Hindley Walk Car Park, Wigan
The new charges for the use of the parking places will be as follows:
| Time Paid | Current Charge | New Charge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £1.70 | £1.80 |
| 2 hours | £2.60 | £2.80 |
| 3 hours | £3.60 | £3.80 |
• Town Hall Car Park, Leigh
• Doctors Nook Car Park, Leigh
• Church Street Car Park, Leigh
• Lord Street Car Park, Leigh
The new charges for the use of the parking places will be as follows:
| Time Paid | Current Charge | New Charge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £1.10 | £1.50 |
| 2 hours | £1.60 | £2.10 |
| 3 hours | £2.20 | £3.00 |
| 4 hours | £3.20 | £4.10 |
| 6 hours | £4.50 | £6.00 |
| 6+ hours | £6.00 | £7.80 |
• Spinning Gate Car Park, Leigh
The new charges for the use of the parking places will be as follows:
| Time Paid | Current Charge | New Charge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £1.10 | £1.40 |
| 2 hours | £1.60 | £2.10 |
| 3 hours | £2.20 | £3.00 |
| 4 hours | £3.20 | £4.10 |
| 6 hours | £4.50 | £6.00 |
| 6+ hours | £6.00 | £7.80 |
Sovereign Road Car Park, Wigan – All day, will increase from £2.50 to £3.00
Haig Street Car Park, Wigan – All day, will increase from £2.50 to £3.00
Trencherfield Mill Car Park, Wigan – All day, will increase from £2.50 to £3.00
Weekend and Bank Holidays (minus Water Street Car Park) are free of charge for off street parking.
Contract Car Park Permits
Contract car park permit charges will be increased as follows, in respect of the following car parks:
| Car Park | Period of permit |
Current charge (incl. VAT) |
Current charge (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street, Leigh Doctors Nook, Leigh Lord Street, Leigh Town Hall Car Park, Leigh |
Annual 6 months 3 months |
£460.00 £230.00 £115.00 |
£855.00 £460.00 £245.00 |
| Harrogate, Wigan Mona Street, Wigan |
Annual 6 months 3 months |
£655.00 £370.00 £210.00 |
£700.00 £400.00 £220.00 |
| Haig Street, Wigan Trencherfield Mill, Wigan |
Annual 6 months 3 months |
£155.00 £85.00 £45.00 |
£170.00 £90.00 £50.00 |
| Sovereign Road, Wigan | Annual 6 months 3 months |
£460.00 £230.00 £115.00 |
£480.00 £240.00 £120.00 |
| Water Street, Wiga | Annual 6 months 3 months |
£855.00 £460.00 £245.00 |
£890.00 £480.00 £260.00 |
On-Street Residential and Business Permits
On-Street Residential and Business permits will be increased as follows:-
| Permit Type | Current charge | New charge |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | £30.00 | £35.00 |
| Visitor Day permits | £16.00 | £20.00 |
| Visitor Annual | £30.00 | £35.00 |
| Business (1st pass) | £30.00 | £35.00 |
| Business (2nd pass) | £80.00 | £85.00 |
| Business (more than 2 passes) | £210.00 | Remains at £210.00 |
| Half day book | £45.00 | £50.00 |
The new rate of charges will take effect on 26th June 2026.
Smithy Glen Drive, Billinge – Temporary Closure
Notice of Making
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council has made the Wigan Borough (Smithy Glen Drive, Billinge) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 25 th June 2026.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person from driving a vehicle or causing or permitting a vehicle to be driven on Smithy Glen Drive, Billinge on 25th June 2026 between 09:30 and 15:30 only.
Please note that access will be maintained for residents where possible.
The Order is necessary to allow cabling and tree cutting.
Dated this 2nd day of June 2026
Mrs Janet Davies, Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN
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