Bury Council today celebrated the launch of the borough’s first community food-growing project under the new ‘Right to Grow’ initiative, with a group of enthusiastic neighbours who have established ‘Lancaster Roots’ in Ramsbottom.
Thousands of participants, spectators and volunteers took to the streets of Bury yesterday morning for the return of the Bury BID 10K and Mini and Junior editions.
At its recent meeting, Bury Community Safety Partnership at Kay Gardens to discuss first hand measures to further increase safety for residents and visitors
A Civic Service of Commemoration, exhibition and other events will take place in Bury marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
As Love Parks Week gets underway, Bury Council is proud to announce that all 13 of the borough’s main parks - along with two cemeteries - have once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag status for 2025. This national recognition highlights the ongoing commitment to providing welcoming, well-maintained green spaces across the Bury borough.
With 15 awards, Bury has the most Green Flag s
Bury Art Museum is to host the town’s first Queer Fest on Saturday 21 June.
A groundbreaking initiative, ‘Right to Grow’, is launching in Bury, encouraging communities to transform public spaces into vibrant places by growing fresh food. This exciting new community growing initiative, detailed on the Incredible Edible Prestwich website, aims to bring residents together, nurture local environments, and boost health and wellbeing across the borough.
More than 40 bags of litter and rubbish were taken off the streets of Bury during the first of our LET’s Community Clean-ups.
It’s Carers Week – the annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Come along to the service marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Bury Parish Church on the evening of Thursday 8 May.
Bury Council is opening its family hub and children's centres to provide families and young people a safe space to drop in if they want a chat, a friendly face or any support during Christmas and the holiday period.
A new service has been launched to help residents who are at risk of losing their jobs or have recently become unemployed due to health-related challenges.
Residents are being sent details of their bin collection dates over the Christmas and New Year period and beyond.
Enabling everyone in Bury to benefit from future prosperity and life chances is the aim of a refreshed inclusion strategy and set of equality objectives being considered by Bury Council.
Bury Council will use its financial muscle to ensure that all communities benefit from ongoing and future investment.
Sessions are being held across Bury to advise people on Pension Credit and helping them to apply if they qualify.
More than 2,000 students at 11 of the borough’s high schools have been learning how to keep themselves safe in all manner of situations.
The National Poppy Appeal has been launched in Bury as we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods during past and current conflicts.
Prosecution of those causing disturbance in the town centre, support for young people who might be drawn into trouble, and support for women and girls affected by violence are all success stories from work to protect residents and visitors.
Bury Council, working alongside Bury Voluntary, Community, and Faith Alliance (VCFA), have opened a new funding programme to support local groups working to promote positive community safety, enhance community cohesion and tackle hate crime within the borough.
