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'We want to secure Gigg Lane for football': Andy Burnham's message to people of Bury

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Don't miss a thing that's happening in and around Bury by signing up to the free MyBury newsletter Andy Burnham has made a 'commitment' to try and secure the future of Bury FC's iconic stadium Gigg Lane.

Earlier today (May 11) it was reported the club's administrator had put the 136-year-old ground up for sale. During a press conference, the Mayor of Greater Manchester said that discussions are underway to try and preserve its use as a football venue.

He said: "I think this is an opportunity to move quickly and see if we can secure Gigg Lane for the Bury community as a place where a Bury football club in a reborn condition can play football. "That's what we all want to achieve. "I've had meetings with the leader of Bury Council, the

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