Dancing cones and paintings one person claims look like 'satanic worshipping'... council responds to critics of pricey cultural programme

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For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter hereWigan council has hit back at claims it is 'squandering' cash on cultural activities after councillors criticised exhibitions which cost £272,000.The Fire Within cultural space, which was created at the Galleries shopping centre in May 2019, has attracted 20,000 visitors over three exhibitions so far.Last week, the town hall also revealed its £130m redevelopment masterplan for the shopping centre in Wigan, which it acquired in 2018.Six empty shops at the centre are currently being used as a hub to host a range of events - from music performances to poetry and film screenings.But one councillor has compared exhibits to 'paedophilia satanic worshipping'.Others.