Wigan council by-election set for November after councillor's death

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

A by-election will be held in Hindley Green ward in November following the death of Wigan councillor Bob Brierley.

A by-election has been set for Hindley Green ward in Wigan following the death of long-standing councillor Bob Brierley, who was known locally as 'Mr Hindley Green'. The vote will take place in November.

Voters in the ward will go to the polls to elect a replacement councillor.

How it is being reported

• A date has been set for a Wigan Council by-election after the death of 'Mr Hindley Green’Wigan Today · 6 Oct, 15:59
• Date set for Wigan council by-election after death of ‘Mr Hindley Green’ Bob BrierleyManchester Evening News · 6 Oct, 15:27

In this story: Bob Brierley · Wigan Council · Hindley Green

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