Petition · past parliament
Change the boundary so that Wigan is back in Lancashire
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Many people do not agree with the boundary changes, which we had no say in. Wigan is a chartered town, older than Manchester and we want to be back in Lancashire where we belong.
Change the boundaries back such that the Wigan borough is in Lancashire, not Greater Manchester
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.
This would be a matter for Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
You can find out how to petition Wigan Council at this address:
https://democracy.wigan.gov.uk/mgePetitionListDisplay.aspx?bcr=1
This would be a matter for Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
You can find out how to petition Wigan Council at this address:
https://democracy.wigan.gov.uk/mgePetitionListDisplay.aspx?bcr=1
Timeline
| 30 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Feb 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.