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Allied Health Professions Day and celebrating those who help residents live independently. Bury Council marked Allied Health Professions Day on 14 October 2026 by recognising the vital contribution of occupational therapists and the many other allied health professionals who support residents to live healthier, safer and more independent lives. Working collaboratively across Bury Council, NHS Services and wider community partnerships, allied health professionals play an essential role in helping people overcome challenges, maintain their wellbeing and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. Occupational therapists (OTs) are among the professionals making a significant difference to residents across the borough. Working across Children’s and Adult Social Care, Intermediate Care and Housing Services, they support people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, mobility difficulties and changing support needs. By identifying strengths, removing barriers and finding practical solutions, they help people remain independent, achieve personal goals and improve their quality of life. #LiveWell #Independence #LetsDoIt Read more in the comments 👇

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From devastating floods to stronger protection for Radcliffe and Redvales 💧 The final phase of the £40 million Radcliffe and Redvales flood defence scheme is under way after years of campaigning, partnership working and investment. The scheme will help protect around 1,000 homes and properties, including communities badly affected by Storm Eva in 2015. Getting here has taken years of determination and people working together. Bury Council committed £2 million, with a further £3 million from the North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee. Former Cabinet Member Cllr Alan Quinn, who recently passed the baton to Cllr Lucy Smith for this work, also led a delegation to Parliament in 2018 which helped secure a further £7 million in Government funding, closing a crucial funding gap. Working with the Environment Agency and other partners, that commitment is now becoming real protection for local people. Work is under way at Hardy’s Gate Bridge on Dumers Lane, where new flood gates will complete the scheme. This is what our LET’S Do It! plan is all about: putting relationships first, working together and making things happen for our communities. And we’re doing it. As we mark Flood Action Week, it’s also a reminder that preparing for severe weather matters. Check your flood risk, sign up for warnings and find out how to protect your home: https://floodaction.campaign.gov.uk/ Find out more about the Radcliffe and Redvales scheme: https://thefloodhub.co.uk/radcliffeandredvalesfas/

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Bury nurses and community service shortlisted for prestigious awards. Two nurses employed by the Northern Care Alliance and working as part of Bury Council’s Urgent Community Response Service, Joanne Duxbury and Nicola Crombleholme, have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to community healthcare after being selected to receive the prestigious Queen's Nurse Award. The service has also been shortlisted for the University of Manchester's External Partner of the Year award. The nomination recognises the service's ongoing commitment to supporting the development of future healthcare professionals through the provision of high-quality placement opportunities for medical students. Both awards will be presented at separate ceremonies in November. Read more in the comments👇

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Flood Action Week is a reminder that preparing for severe weather in advance can help reduce the impact of flooding. In Bury, we are working with the Environment Agency on a multi-million-pound flood defence scheme. The scheme aims to reduce the flood risk from the River Irwell south of Bury and west of Radcliffe and has seen work completed at Close Park, Morris Street, Dumers Lane and along the section of river from Bury Grammar School to Hinds Weir. The final stage will see flood defence gates introduced at Hardy's Gate Bridge on Dumers Lane. The scheme was developed following a long history of flooding in the area, most notably in 2015 and 2020. Work has begun to the bridge with a four-way traffic management system in place. Go to https://thefloodhub.co.uk/radcliffeandredvalesfas/ for further information about the scheme. The government have also launched their new Flood Action Online service, bringing together advice on checking flood risk, signing up for warnings and planning ahead: https://floodaction.campaign.gov.uk/.

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Free half-term activities and healthy meals available for eligible Bury families Bury families are being encouraged to make the most of an expanded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme this half term, offering free activities, healthy meals and enriching experiences for eligible children and young people. The HAF Programme is funded by the UK Government and co-ordinated locally by Bury Council. It supports children and young people who receive benefits-related Free School Meals, helping them stay active, socialise with friends and access nutritious food during the school holidays. To support families during the holidays, Bury Council has expanded its HAF Programme, creating more opportunities for children and young people to take part in a wide range of activities and experiences across the borough. The programme offers everything from sports, arts and crafts, outdoor activities and wellbeing sessions to opportunities to learn new skills, make friends and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. #OctoberHalfTerm #LetsDoIt Read more in the comments

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People in Whitefield have watched the new Community Fire Station taking shape on Bury New Road and now it’s open. Firefighters working from modern new facilities built to help keep people safe for years to come. It's part of a £65m Greater Manchester investment in fire service properties and in Whitefield, that investment has become a better base for the people who respond when residents need them, a more environmentally sustainable building and a station designed to serve both emergency response needs and the wider community. Local voices were amongst those who helped to shape the new building. Following feedback on the original proposals, the position of the new building was changed within the site. It was a pleasure for the Mayor of Bury, Cllr Tahir Rafiq, local councillors, council officers, and community partners to be shown around these new facilities by the very people who help keep residents safe. Working alongside councils, the NHS, police, community groups and other partners, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service plays an important role in helping to keep people safe, support vulnerable residents and build stronger communities. It is also another visible sign of change in Whitefield. Last year we adopted a ten-year Town Centre Plan, shaped with local people, setting out how Whitefield can develop and improve. Some of that change will be led by the council, some by communities and businesses and some – like this – through our Greater Manchester partners. Keeping people safe, looking after their health and wellbeing, supporting them through difficult times. Different projects. Different partners. One town – and investment turning into things people can see, use and benefit from. Congratulations to everyone at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service who has brought the new station to life – and, most importantly, to the crews who will serve Whitefield and the wder community from it.

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Official opening celebrates major investment in SEND education A major investment in specialist education has been completed at Millwood Primary School, creating additional places and state-of-the-art facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bury. The £13 million project has delivered a substantial new wing containing seven new classrooms, a multi-use hall, sensory rooms, a rebound room, non-teaching areas, external play spaces and additional car parking. The project has also included repairs to the school's roof and existing building. The scheme has been funded through capital allocations from the Department for Education which supports local authorities in their duty to provide suitable school placements for children and young people with SEND. Creating more capacity at Millwood is a key part of Bury Council's plans to strengthen SEND provision across the borough #SENDSupport #SENDBury #LetsDoIt Read more in the comments

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The last stage of protecting an area of Radcliffe and Redvales from flooding begins next week. The Environment Agency has been working on flood defences to reduce the flood risk from the River Irwell south of Bury and west of Radcliffe. Now the final stage will see flood defence gates introduced at Hardy's Gate Bridge on Dumers Lane. It means that from Monday 12 October a 4-way traffic management system will be in place for the work to take place. There is a long history of flooding in the area, most notably in 2015 and 2020, and the work will keep safe more than 1000 properties. The work is expected to take around 7 months and journeys will be impacted. The traffic management will be monitored throughout the construction phase, to try and ensure the best possible timings and sequencing are achieved. Please your journey ahead and if possible use the alternative route - Bury Street, Cross Lane, Bury Road, Radcliffe Road, Manchester Road and vice versa. Thank you for your patience while this final stage of flood protection is built. For further information please go to https://thefloodhub.co.uk/radcliffeandredvalesfas/ Or contact RadcliffeRedvales.FRMS@environment-agency.gov.uk

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Just a quick reminder that National Highways is carrying out the second closure of the M60 between junction 17 to 18 as part of the Simister island improvements this weekend. • 10pm Saturday 10 to 6am Monday 12 October - M60 anticlockwise (westbound) from junction 18 to 17 • 11.59pm Saturday 10 to 6am Monday 12 October - M60 clockwise (eastbound) from junction 17 to 18 Simister Island Interchange is one of the busiest motorway junctions in the north-west used by around 90,000 vehicles each day. The junction struggles with such high volumes of traffic above what it was designed for, and as a result suffers from congestion and poor journey time reliability. The project will improve the junction and facilitate smoother flows of traffic along the connecting motorways, contributing to more reliable and safer journeys into and around Greater Manchester.

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HEYWOOD ROAD/HEYS ROAD, PRESTWICH: Both roads are currently partially closed for safety. Heywood Road for a distance of 25m north and south of its junction with Heys Road and Heys Road at its junction with Heywood Road, while investigations and repairs are carried out to a collapse in the carriageway. The alternative route will be via Heywood Road, Scholes Lane, Bury Old Road and vice versa. Please allow extra travel time. We thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience while this issue is resolved. #KeepBuryMoving #LetsDoIt

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🅿️ Prestwich Travel Hub set to open this autumn The transformation of Prestwich village centre is reaching a major milestone, with the new Travel Hub set to open later this autumn as the first completed phase of the wider Prestwich regeneration. The new staffed and secure facility will include: 🚗 Modern parking facilities ⚡ Electric vehicle charging 🚲 Secure cycle storage 📹 24-hour CCTV 👥 On-site staffing during key hours 🌙 Free parking from 6pm to midnight A report going to Cabinet on 14 October sets out how the Travel Hub would operate and the proposed parking charges. If approved, charges would start at £1 for up to one hour, with Sunday parking at £1.50 all day and a £60 monthly season ticket. The charges are designed to cover the costs of running and maintaining the facility, including security, staffing, cleaning, maintenance and technology. Without parking charges, the Travel Hub is estimated to cost the council around £300,000 a year, which would need to be found through further savings elsewhere. Usage will be monitored and the charges regularly reviewed, with a further report to Cabinet six months after implementation. 🏗️ The Travel Hub is just the first visible step in the wider transformation of Prestwich, which will deliver new homes, shops and a market hall, new leisure and community facilities, a new home for Prestwich Library and improved public spaces. Councillor Charlotte Morris, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Growth, said: “The opening of the Travel Hub marks the completion of the first milestone in the wider transformation of Prestwich. “This investment is about creating a Prestwich that works better for residents, visitors and businesses, while retaining the character and community spirit that makes the village special.” #Prestwich #PrestwichVillage #Regeneration #Bury #LETSDoIt

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