New head of children’s services appointed
Sheila Durr has been appointed to one of the most important positions at Bury Council as executive director for children and young people.
-
-
Empty Nesters can help vulnerable children by becoming foster parents
If your children are moving onto pastures new this autumn and taking their next steps into the world of adulthood and university, then Foster with Bury would like to hear from you.
-
Heritage Open Days 2020 – The Lockdown Year!
Heritage Open Days encourage venues to open their doors and allow people to visit areas that would normally be out of bounds – but this year, due to Covid-19, things are very different.
-
Lockdown is on our doorstep as infection rate doubles
Bury is in danger of further lockdown as the number of coronavirus cases has doubled in just one week.
-
Bury launches new online suicide prevention training
In support of World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 on Thursday (10 Sep), Bury Council is launching a free online Suicide Prevention Training course.
-
Bury Adult Learning Service launches its autumn course guide 2020
Bury Adult Learning Service will be offering a wide range of courses during autumn that are open to all adults over the age of 19.
-
Free school meals will continue for children who have to isolate
Pupils who are eligible for free school meals will continue to receive them if they cannot attend school due to coronavirus.
-
Parking charges to be re-introduced
Parking charges in all of Bury Council’s car parks will be reintroduced from 14 September 2020. In line with Govt guidance, NHS staff and health and social care workers who display a national Covid-19 pass can continue to park for free.
-
New classrooms for Park View Primary
Four new classrooms are to be built at Park View Primary School in Prestwich, replacing temporary buildings that have lasted since 1948.
-
A masterplan for Bury town centre
Options to transform the centre of Bury are to be drawn up to ensure the long-term success of the town’s retail and visitor attractions.
-
Bury health and council leaders urge caution as cases reduce
Health and council leaders say that although Covid-19 cases are reducing, Bury should remain under extra restrictions until they are at a safe and stable level. Despite this week's drop in cases, Bury's infection rate is still more than double the national average.
-
Welcome back to education in Bury!
Schools across Bury have been busy putting safety measures in place so that pupils can confidently return to education next week.
Show more
Loading...