Veterans Council Registered Charity number 1140336

The Veterans Council can provide practical advice and guidance for veterans of all ages, backgrounds and military services. The Veterans Council can signpost to a wide variety of organisations, including:

• Housing
• Service Personnel & Veterans Agency
• Health and Social Care
• Ex services organisations
• Employment and education
• Social activities
• Church services for veterans
• Veterans badge

They are also there for veterans and their dependants if they need a shoulder to lean or or a listening ear.

The Veterans Council welcome volunteers and can provide many different opportunities to gain new skills, knowledge and confidence.

How to find our Wigan office

Travelling by Bus

From Wigan Bus station

Arriva 360
Arriva 320
First 658

From Hindley

Arriva 620

From Leigh Bus Station

First 658

If driving from Wigan Wallgate Station

Head northeast on Wallgate toward King St

Turn right onto Library St

Turn left onto Rodney St/A49

Slight right onto Harrogate St/A49. Continue to follow Harrogate St

Turn left onto Darlington St/A577

Turn right onto Warrington Ln/A573. Continue to follow A573

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warrington Rd

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Warrington Rd/A573. Continue to follow A573

Turn right onto Webster's St

Turn left onto Ribble Rd. The Platt Bridge Community Zone is on the left

If driving from King Street, Leigh

Head south on King St/B5215 toward Twist Ln/A578

Take the 1st right onto Twist Ln/A578

Turn right onto Wigan Rd/A578. Continue to follow A578

Turn left onto Smith's Ln/B5237. Continue to follow B5237

Continue onto Warrington Rd/A573. Continue to follow A573. Go through 1 roundabout

Turn left onto Webster's St

Turn left onto Ribble Rd. Platt Bridge Community Zone is on the left

Please note: There is now a blockade on Millers Lane from Warrington Road so please take this into account when planning your route here