Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council


The Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in the United Kingdom. It consists of 75 Councillors with one-third being elected every three years in four. The borough is separated into 25 wards. Councillors are democratically accountable to the ward they are elected to represent. Each ward is represented on the council by three council members.

Council members by ward

This is a list of the current Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council:

Cabinet

Eight councillors are appointed to the cabinet who are each a 'Portfolio Holder' for an area of responsibility..
PortfolioCurrent HolderNotes
Executive LeaderDavid Molyneux
  • Responsibility for policy direction, finance, partnership working, external relations within Greater Manchester and at national level, the performance of Cabinet Members and of Leader Members, and implementing the "Deal for the Future" policy.
Deputy LeaderKieth Cunliffe
  • Responsible for supporting the Executive Leader.
    • Economic Development and RegenerationDavid Molyneux
  • Responsible for transportation, delivery of future housing, infrastructure, economic development and skills and green infrastructure needs.
    • Children and Young People ServicesJenny Bullen
  • Responsible for issues and services for ages ranging from 0 -19.
    • Housing and WelfareTerry Halliwell
  • Responsible for Wigan and Leigh Housing, chairing the Housing Panel, and Council Welfare Policy
    • Adult Social CareKeith Cunliffe
  • Support for older people and adults with disabilities and for their carers and ensuring vulnerable groups feel safe and protected and that their welfare is promoted. Enhancing self-reliance, improving life opportunities and independence.
    • Planning and Environmental ServicesCarl Sweeney
  • Responsible for operational delivery of services, including waste collection/disposal, street scene, highways, transport provision, building maintenance, school catering, environmental protection, and environmental health and licensing..
    • Communities and NeighbourhoodsChris Ready
  • Building Self Reliance, Strengthening Communities and Communications.
    • Police, Crime and Civil ContingenciesKevin Anderson
  • Responsible for Police and safety, with the aim at reducing crime.
    • Resources, Finance and TransformationNazia Rehman
  • Responsible for improvement and efficiency, and transforming the way the council works and serves its customers, providing joined-up, ‘connected’ services in a customer-focused environment, and adopting the ‘one team, one council’ theme.
    • Deaths in office