Besses Together, joined by members of the community and local councillors, held a successful community walk around Boz Park this week, in support of local councillors’ campaign for a new local nature reserve.
The walk, led by Manchester green space charity City of Trees, involved a tour of the park and tree maintenance for some of the trees that were recently planted by local residents and the charity.
The local park, long enjoyed by residents, has become a haven for all kinds of plant and animal species, providing a unique spot for nature within Besses. The park has received over £90,000 of investment in recent years, thanks to the efforts of local councillors and the Hillock and Oakgate Community Association.
The park was recently strengthened by a day of action organised by Labour-run Bury council, where volunteers planted new local trees, helping to support the park’s pollinators and birdlife.
Councillor Noel Bayley said, ‘This is a great space for the community to use and watch the seasons change, and we hope to see it protected long into the future by becoming a local nature reserve’.
‘Since launching our campaign, we have had hundreds of people sign our petition, and I’m very pleased to say Bury council have commissioned a masterplan for improvements’.
‘However, the fight to get Boz Park designated goes on, and my ward colleagues and I will continue to champion this issue for our residents for as long as it takes’.
You can get involved with more events in Boz Park by following the Besses Together page on Facebook, and to show your support for the campaign, you can sign the petition, available here.
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