People opposing plans to allow music events at Pennington Flash in Leigh have been reassured that this will not be used for events inappropriate for the area.
Dozens of objections were sent into Wigan Council following the application made by Leigh Sports Village concerned that big events could disturb wildlife in the nature reserve and bring drunken anti-social behaviour to the area.
Campaigners like Andrew Hogg, a resident who lives next to the Flash, believe that public nuisance could be brought to the area if live music and dance events are held there until the early hours alongside alcohol sales as the application suggests.
They also argue that this is “clearly in direct contradiction of the Wigan Council policy in relation to the 'Greenheart' ethos and enhancing wildlife and biodiversity in our green spaces”. “Implementing medium or large scale live music/dance/cinema events with licensed premises will be extremely detrimental to the habitat and wildlife on this Local Nature reserve,” Mr Hogg said. Read more: Residents' relief...
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