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  • Have your say about the future of housing in Bury

    A safe and suitable home is the foundation of a good quality of life.
    Whether it is helping young people take their first step onto the housing ladder, supporting older residents to live independently, or improving existing neighbourhoods, housing plays a vital role in creating thriving communities.
    That's why Bury Council is asking tenants, residents, businesses and community groups to hav

    Photo of a housing estate from above
  • Earlier liver health checks for people in Bury

    A new specialist liver scanner, known as a Fibro Scan, is helping to detect the signs of liver disease in minutes rather than weeks.
    The scanner, provided by Bury Council’s Public Health team, is now being used to support the early identification and prevention of liver disease across the borough.
    The investment comes at an important time, as there has been a sharp rise in deaths of men und

    Nurse demonstrating machine
  • Transforming play in Prestwich

    Play is a vital part of every child's development by helping children build confidence, develop social skills, stay active and explore the world around them.
    Well-designed playgrounds create welcoming community spaces that bring families and neighbours together.
    Residents across Prestwich are being invited to have their say on exciting plans to improve three local playgrounds as part of a £

    Playground equipment
  • Applications open for new £40,000 Bury Culture Fund

    Community organisations across Bury are being invited to apply for a share of £40,000 through the new Bury Culture Fund, a grants programme to support community-led arts, culture and heritage activities across the Bury borough.

    A man and baby looking at paintings in an art gallery.
  • More than five tonnes of waste cleared as partners and residents unite

    People came together to make immediate changes and reaffirm their commitment to long-term improvements in a major day of action at Baguley Crescent.
    Council colleagues, fire and rescue teams, police and residents collected more than five tonnes of waste, and had it removed from the Prestwich neighbourhood.
    Residents, Bury Council, GMP, GMFRS, ward councillors and community partners joined

    Picture of group of people with litter pickers
  • Bury shares evidence to help shape national adult social care reform

    The way adults in Bury are supported to live independently, stay well and recover at home has been highlighted to the Prime Minister ahead of the Government's expected announcement on social care reform.
    Bury Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care has set out the lessons learned here that he believes can help shape a stronger national system as the Government prepares to anno

    Image of the Town Hall in Bury
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