Memorandum of Understanding & Business Plan Update.
The Gigg Lane Working Group led by Bury council has been working through the necessary steps to bring forward proposals that supporters can be consulted on.
The Memorandum of Understanding that the working group parties have signed provides a framework for the next stage of the process. The immediate task is to agree a business plan that the working group parties believe can support the twin ambitions of a viable operational plan for Gigg Lane as a community venue, and a home fit for the return of professional football to Bury.
The intention is for the business plan to be shared with supporters and the wider community before the end of the month to obtain feedback. This input is critical to the success of any plans for Gigg Lane and football in Bury.
The business plan will be a key element in the proposed merger of Bury Football Club Supporters’ Society Ltd and Shakers Community Society Ltd. Further details on the process and timetable for merger will be announced shortly.
Rescuing Gigg Lane from years of neglect by the previous owners is a considerable task and a lot of work has been done already by Bury Football Club Supporters’ Society and volunteers to allow the stadium to be partially reopened. To take this work to the next stage will require supporters and the community to come together to provide additional investment of time and funds. The discussions between supporter groups, the progress made to date at the ground, and the promotion of Bury AFC has provided a momentum that gives hope for a return of professional football to Bury.
