Where it all Began...
This is where Community Greenspace all started! In 2008 the government announced that one of the sites for the proposed Eco-Town development would be the Goonbarrow Refinery works in Bugle. Whilst supporting the demolition and redevelopment of the refinery works themselves, Bugle Greenspace did not want the green fields that border Bugle to be built upon. Instead we proposed that they are used to benefit the local community by providing green space for different activities. After canvassing opinions from local people on how they would like the land to be used, Bugle Greenspace approached Imerys who were leading on the development of the proposed site.
To find out more about the history, development and current status of this project, follow the links below
The Bugle Greenspace (as we were then) Proposal
In order that Imerys's proposed development of the Goonbarrow site can have more eco credentials and deliver more sustainable outputs, Bugle Greenspace suggested that the development not extend to the green fields that border site to the North between the Goonbarrow works and Roche Road...read more
The Benefits
The development of this green space as a community owned asset will benefit a number of people, most significantly the residents of Bugle, for both existing and future generations...read more
Our Vision
We would like to see the area of green fields managed by the local community for the benefit of the local community...read more
Revised Plans
Following initial feedback and discussion with Bugle Greenspace, Imerys revised their concept plans for the Goobarrow Eco-town. Imerys pointed out that this plan is merely conceptual and may still be subject to change...read moreCurrent PositionWe continue to have meetings with Ecobos and hope to influence their plans at some level so that local communities and their greenspaces are able to benefir as much as possible from the development of the Eco-towns...watch this space.