Nick Higham
Council: Wigan
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Decisions from Meetings
39 decisions · Page 2 of 8
Appointment of an Alternative Contractor for Development of Small Site at Yates Street, Leigh
From: Agenda and minutes - February 23, 2026
Appointment of an alternative contractor for development of a small site with new affordable housing following the withdrawal of the original contractor
Recommendations Approved
Haulage and Treatment of Domestic Mixed Recyclables (Container Mix)
From: Agenda and minutes - February 23, 2026
Waste services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to haul and treat approximately 18,000 tonnes of comingled mixed recycling. The contractor will be required to collect the waste from our Makerfield Way Depot and transport it to their own facility where it will be sorted into separate fractions to meet the quality standards of the recycling industry. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of haulage, treatment, marketing, quality control, contingency and social value.
Recommendations Approved
Greater Manchester Integrated Settlement: Wigan Locality Grant Agreement for Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, Work Well & NEET programmes (2026/27)
From: Agenda and minutes - January 22, 2026
The Integrated Settlement Agreement is a new funding approach that consolidates multiple grant streams - such as Work Well, NEET, and EI Trailblazer - into a single grant agreement. This model is designed to simplify processes by using one set of legal terms, governance, and reporting requirements, while aligning with Greater Manchester’s strategic priorities. It moves away from evidencing spend and instead focuses on achieving agreed outcomes, such as helping residents move into work, closer to work, or sustain employment. By creating flexibility in how funds are managed locally, the agreement aims to reduce bureaucracy, improve efficiency, and enable a more connected education, employment, and skills offer across the region.
Recommendations Approved
Building Homes, Supporting Neighbourhoods (Council Land Disposals)
From: Agenda and minutes - January 22, 2026
Disposal of Council land for housing development schemes
Recommendations Approved
Our Future Ashton. Ashton CRP Regeneration Scheme
From: Agenda and minutes - January 22, 2026
Wigan Council has secured £6.6 million of funding from the Government to transform the heart of Ashton-in-Makerfield, delivering a major programme of investment that will restore the market, introduce greenery and public realm improvements, as well as public art and enhanced shop frontages. The Our Future Ashton vision is for a strong town centre offer, supporting our existing businesses, attracting new businesses, and creating new creative spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy and take pride in.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 39