Heading for a day / night out

🌆 Heading Out This Weekend? Stay Safe, Wigan & Leigh

With warm weather expected across the weekend, we’re likely to see increased footfall in our town centres, hospitality venues, parks and public spaces across Wigan and Leigh.

Whether you're meeting friends, enjoying a meal out, visiting local pubs and bars, spending time with family, or making the most of the sunshine, a little planning can help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend.

🍻 Enjoy Your Night Responsibly

A great night starts with making sensible choices.

• Drink responsibly and know your limits
• Stay with friends and look out for one another
• Keep personal belongings secure
• Ensure your mobile phone is charged before you head out
• Plan ahead and make safe decisions

🧡 Look Out For Each Other

A safe night out is everyone's responsibility.

• Plan your journey home before you go out
• Respect venue staff, security personnel and emergency services
• If you need assistance, speak to venue staff, door supervisors or police officers
• Ask for "Angela" in participating licensed venues if you need discreet support or feel unsafe

🚫 Everyone Has the Right to Feel Safe

There is no place for harassment, intimidation, abuse or violence in our communities.

You can help by:

• Treating others with respect and consideration
• Looking out for friends and vulnerable people
• Reporting concerns promptly to venue staff or police
• Challenging unacceptable behaviour where it is safe to do so

🥤 Protect Your Drink

Drink spiking remains a concern.

• Never leave your drink unattended
• Only accept drinks from people you know and trust
• Keep your drink with you at all times
• If something doesn't feel right, seek help immediately from venue staff, security or police

🚖 Plan Your Journey Home

Before heading out, think about how you’ll get home safely.

• Arrange transport in advance where possible
• Use licensed taxis or trusted transport providers
• Stay in well-lit, populated areas
• Avoid walking alone where possible

☀️ Stay Safe in the Sun

If you're spending time outdoors this weekend:

• Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated
• Take regular breaks from direct sunlight
• Apply sunscreen where appropriate
• Keep an eye on friends, family and vulnerable people who may be affected by the heat

✅ Enjoy Your Weekend

We want everyone to enjoy everything Wigan and Leigh have to offer this weekend safely and responsibly.

Look after yourselves, look out for others, and help us keep our communities welcoming, safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Have a fantastic weekend from all those working to keep Wigan Borough safe.

#StaySafeWiganAndLeigh 💙

#LookOutForEachOther 🧡

#SafeNightsSafeCommunities 🤝

#EnjoyResponsibly 🍻
#WiganBorough 💙