Campaigners battling to prevent houses from being built on the site of a now-derelict golf club in Salford have vowed "we will never give up". The 100-acre land which was once Swinton Park Golf Club has been bought by developer Wain Estates for £3 million.
But the Save Swinton Park Golf Club group (SSP), backed by two local MPs and Salford Mayor Paul Dennett, are steadfastly opposed to any housing development and want the site enshrined as an "asset of community value". A public meeting organised by the group recently was attended by more than 100 people and addressed by Mr Dennett.
The ultimate goal is to reinstate the golf club - dating back to the General Strike of 1926 - with SSP dismissing claims by former shareholders that it was unviable. Dave Marsh from the group said: "We will do all we can to help the residents to stop any building on the course and work with Salford council to that end.
