Whitefield Old Town Hall Gardens, Bury

03.06.2026

Further improvement works at the Old Town Hall Gardens in Whitefield are due to begin in a few weeks.

The works include new seating and picnic areas, improved entrances and pathways, natural play features, and new planting to support biodiversity. Bird boxes and other habitat improvements will also be introduced to help create a richer environment for local wildlife. Restoration of the pond will take place later in October, following advice from ecologists to minimise disturbance to wildlife🌳

11.05.2026

Tree works have been taking place at the Old Town Hall Gardens in Whitefield to help improve the site and ensure the long-term health and safety of the gardens.

We’d like to say a big thank you to A Edge Tree and Garden Services, who went above and beyond by creating a beautifully carved wooden seat from one of the felled trees for the community to enjoy.

It’s great to see part of the tree given a new purpose that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors for years to come 🌳🌳🌳

05.06.2026

The volunteers, assisted by Bury Council, who care for the gardens at Whitefield Old Town Hall are doing a fantastic job, and it really shows in the pictures below!

If you’d like to get involved and lend a hand, new volunteers are always welcome. The group meets on the second Friday of every month, offering a great opportunity to support your local green space, meet others, and make a positive difference in the community.

This week, they’ll be meeting on Friday, 8th May at 10am on the top health centre car park. They will be on site until 12.30 🌳☀️🌳

21.04/2026

Essential tree works are due to begin at Whitefield Old Town Hall Gardens from 5th May 2026.

These works will focus only on trees that have been identified as dead, diseased, dying, or unsafe. No healthy trees will be removed.

The works are expected to continue until mid-May, weather permitting.

During this period, parts of the gardens may need to be temporarily closed, and contractors’ vehicles will be on site to allow the works to be carried out safely.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the community for your patience and understanding while these important safety improvements are completed. We’ll keep you updated on progress here 🌳🌳🌳

08.04.2026

Just a reminder that you can join a friendly group of volunteers helping to look after Whitefield Old Town Hall Gardens. It’s a great way to get outdoors, meet others, and make a positive difference locally.

See the poster below for full details 🌼

01.04.2026

If you’re passionate about helping to keep your local parks and green spaces clean, safe, and welcoming, why not get involved? Volunteers at Whitefield Old Town Hall Gardens meet on the second Friday of every month to lend a hand.

Check out the poster below for more details 🌳☀️🦔🐝

16.03 2026

Following the recent consultation and onsite event, we’re pleased to share the planned proposals for improvements to the Old Town Hall Gardens. Take a look below to see the image and site plan outlining what’s proposed. Work is expected to begin in the coming months and will include tree maintenance, entrance improvements, and clearing overgrown plants and brambles to open up views across the gardens. The pond will also receive sensitive restoration, with debris, shrubs and litter carefully removed and replaced with wetland flowers to support wildlife. New signage will be installed, along with colourful shrubs and trees to bring interest and colour to the site throughout the year. We’ll keep you updated and let you know as soon as work begins. 🌿🌸

If you’d like to see a larger image, please click here: Whitefield Old Town Hall Gardens – Proposals

24.02.2026

The first maintenance session at the Old Town Hall Gardens took place earlier this month, and the small group of volunteers got a lot done! They picked litter, cleared fallen branches to make a brash hedge with stakes, cleared paths, and cut back brambles to uncover the Crocus that are starting to flower.

Another session is planned for 13th March, 10am – 12 noon. If you could like to get involved on this date – or with any future sessions – please contact Kathy Taylor at [email protected]

09.02.2026

If you’re interested in keeping parks and green spaces tidy, clean and safe for your community then you can volunteer to help out in spaces like Whitefield Town Hall Gardens! The volunteers there run a session on the second Friday of every month.

Take a look at the poster below to find out more 🌳☀️🦔🐝

10.01.2026

A brilliant event working on ideas for improving the Old Town Hall gardens in Whitefield.

Thank you to everyone who came out in the cold to chat to us, and to the team at Slattery’s for the fantastic refreshments. A great day!

Watch this space for the designs based on all the feedback 🌳

07.01.2026

Just a reminder that Bury Council will be hosting a design session at Whitefield Town Hall Gardens (next to Slattery’s) on Saturday 10th January, between 1pm and 4pm. All details below.

If you’re coming along, we look forward to seeing you, but don’t forget to RSVP to [email protected] so the team can have an idea of numbers expected on the day.

30.12.2025

Bury Council will be hosting a design session at Whitefield Town Hall Gardens (next to Slattery’s) on Saturday 10th January, between 1pm and 4pm.

If you would like to share some ideas for improving the space, please do come along and speak with the team.

We’d also like to hear from anyone who has an interest in volunteering in the gardens in the future.

For those that can attend, light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] so the team can have an idea of numbers expected on the day.

If you can’t attend, but would like to share your suggestions, you can do this using this very brief online survey: Whitefield Town Hall Gardens Survey

The session is funded by Bury Council’s Local Growth Place Flexible Grant and builds on the Come into the Gardens event hosted on 19th October, 2025. For background, see the Whitefield Town Centre Plan adopted in early 2025 at https://www.bury.gov.uk/planning-building-control/regeneration/whitefield-town-centre-plan/whitefield-town-centre-plan

Hope to see you there! 🌳

14.12.2025

Bury Council and local volunteers are working on plans to improve the old Town Hall gardens area in Whitefield.  The site is the green space on Bury New Road, next to the Slattery’s building. They will soon be sharing some ideas for enhancing the space, and they will also be inviting local residents to share their own ideas for the site too. You will be able to do this using an online survey, or by attending a local drop in session. We’ll share dates and details here when we have them 🌳