When plans to build a luxury golf resort on one of Bolton's most historic green spaces were rejected earlier this week, a sizeable number of local residents rejoiced.
In particular, campaigners from HEART (Hulton Estate Area Residents Together) have been very vocal in their opposition to the proposals since they were first mooted in 2016.
Dozens of objections were put in and after Bolton Council overwhelmingly voted the plans down on Thursday (February 24) developers Peel L&P blamed the decision on this "very localised opposition", as they referred to it. READ MORE:Bolton Tory MP claims £27k expenses for London accommodation despite raking in thousands in rent on capital flat Despite the local opposition, Peel cited "strong public support" for the plans in a statement on their website and claimed that due to the rejection, Bolton "has quite possibly missed out on the biggest investment in its history".
The proposed championship golf course was one of just two English venues shortlisted to host the prestigious Ryder Cup in 2031 and Peel claimed they were confident of securing the Government's backing due to 'levelling up' promises.
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