Which department/officer of Wigan council was responsible for directing the Sky News Kay Burley in Wigan team to visit Leigh Market instead of the previously advertised visit to Wigan Market?
Dear Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council,
Who within Wigan Council directed Sky News Kay Burley in Wigan to visit Leigh Market instead of the advertised visit to Wigan Market Traders?
Why was this last minute switch made?
Yours faithfully,
Friends of Wigan Town Centre.
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FOI 13740
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Legal Services - Resources Directorate
Wigan Council
Town Hall, Library Street
Wigan WN1 1YN
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