Local Life - Wigan - May 2018

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Success in trade
The Good Trader awards winners for
2018 have been announced.
Wigan Council’s Good Trader Scheme was set up in
2008, and each year local traders are recognised for
their excellent service to residents.
There are now over 200 companies and individuals
in the scheme who are trusted in their field of work.
Members of the scheme come from different
sectors and are judged on customer feedback
generated over the last 12 months.
By using the scheme, residents are able to avoid
uninvited traders and reduce doorstep crime risk.
Overall winners for 2018 are: Winner (Wigan)
KDM Electrical; Winner (Leigh) Ferris Electrical &
Ferris Property Maintenance; Highly Commended
(Wigan) Royal Home Improvements; Highly
Commended (Leigh) Gary Sanderson Carpets
& Vinyls; Best Newcomer (Wigan) Case & Young
Limited; Best Newcomer (Leigh) Grimshaw Autos.
Councillor Kevin Anderson, Wigan Council cabinet
member for environment, said: “It’s extremely
important to recognise the traders who work hard
to provide a high quality service to residents.
“Congratulations to all the winners and runner
ups but also not forgetting every single one of our
registered traders of the Good Trader Scheme.”
To find out more about the Good Trader Scheme
visit www.wigan.gov.uk/goodtrader
Successful partnership
Wigan Pier’s regeneration will be overseen by a
Manchester developer.
Step Places has been chosen by Wigan Council, in
partnership with the Canal & River Trust to lead the
project.
The company plans to transform the derelict 18th
century industrial site into a fresh multi-leisure
destination for the people of Wigan and beyond.
Three buildings have been chosen for the
regeneration including The Warehouse, The Orwell
public house, and the Education Centre.
Harinder Dhaliwal, managing director of Step
Places, said: "We are excited to be part of a
partnership delivering such a world-class venue
and bringing life back to Wigan Pier, respecting its
past and heritage."
Councillor David Molyneux, deputy leader of Wigan
Council, added: "Wigan Pier is one the most iconic
locations in the North West. We have had long-held
ambitions to create a new purpose for Wigan Pier as
a destination and leisure attraction.
"We will support Step Places throughout the
process and look forward to its plans being realised
and Wigan Pier become a popular destination for
people in the borough and beyond once again."
Ian Sprott of the Canal & River Trust said: "The Canal
and River Trust is proud to have been a partner in
securing a new future for the Wigan Pier Quarter
and we are excited by the developer's vision for the
area."