Press Releases
August 10, 2026
Peel Land Submits New Industrial Scoping Report
Recent documentation reveals significant risks to local biodiversity and historic mining safety concerns.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
Local Residents Unite for Mass Objection Event
Over five hundred community members gathered to discuss defensive strategies against the proposed development.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
Gibfield Preservation Group Responds to Consultation
Formal response highlights the devastating impact on secondary school places and local healthcare access.
AUGUST 30, 2026
New Ecology Study Confirms Rare Wetland Species
The Gibfield site is habitat for national significance populations of great crested newts and bat species.
AUGUST 12, 2026
Traffic Modelling Exposes Wigan Road Overload
Independent experts warn of permanent gridlock and safety risks for student pedestrian routes.
JULY 25, 2026
Infrastructure Gap: Schools At Breaking Point
Atherton secondary schools reach full capacity as thousands of new housing units are proposed.
JULY 10, 2026
Historic Mining Shafts Identified on Site Boundary
Reports confirm eleven recorded mine entry points, posing significant structural risks to massive warehouses.
JUNE 18, 2026
Gibfield Preservation Group Launches Public Petition
Join thousands of residents in sending a clear message to Wigan Council: Protect our green spaces.
Latest News
Stay informed with current campaign snippets and progress on our preservation efforts.
Petition Reaches Key Milestone
The community support continues to grow as we exceed our initial signature goal for the preservation site protection.
Ecological Survey Update
New findings in the local SBI suggest a higher density of protected species than originally reported in preliminary site assessments.
Volunteer Strategy Meeting
Our upcoming strategy meeting will focus on the final week of the consultation period and coordinating response submissions.