Save The Mesnes
The Mesnes (also known as the Mesnes Field) is under threat with a planning application for Wigan Council to consider. The proposals are to build a boys/girls club on the site within this conservation... continue reading »
"Why don't they use the old police station in Harrowby Street, or build on on the site of the old Town Hall, which are still central to Wigan."
"Green is good"
"People need open spaces and there are alternative sites. The old police station for example."
"It is vital that this piece of heritage should not go the way of all the others that Wigan has lost due to the callousness of the Council and it's business partners."
"I disagree with the plans to use Mesnes Field for the proposed New Wigan Boys and Girls Club because I believe there are more suitable brown field sites in the Town Centre and just as close to transport links, given as one of the main reasons for the sitt"
"These people would be more respected if they were to take on some of the land and buildings lying empty and derelict in the town rather than grabbing this prime piece of land."
"More than enough empty units around town which can be transformed. Whilst their broken, fix them with this idea..."
"It's green, lets build on it mentality is all the council know. Backhanders abound, the money grabbing swines."
"If the club was built using quality materials built using the skills of quality craftsmen to create a building with vernacular architecture that we can be proud of i would have no problems in using this site. However, i am sure the construction would not "
"Mesnes Field should be utilised as an open space for all not as a private club."
"Boys and girls also need green spaces to enjoy. Buildings are more suitable elsewhere"