Important information about the upcoming council elections
This year’s Bury Council elections will take place on Thursday 7 May – and residents are reminded of several key dates in the run-up to the poll.
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Primary School Placements 2026
Primary school placements – 98% get school of preference
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Moorside election cancelled after candidate’s death
The Bury Council elections in the Moorside ward have been cancelled following the death of one of the candidates.
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Greater Manchester Walking Festival launches with 70-plus different walks in Bury
Bury is set to get moving this spring with the return of the GM Walking Festival, a month‑long celebration encouraging residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to enjoy the simple power of walking.
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Celebrating Victoria Wood at major Bury exhibition
Bury Art Museum will host a major exhibition about Victoria Wood to mark the tenth anniversary of her passing.
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Candidates declared for Bury Council elections
The candidates have been confirmed for the Bury Council elections which will take place on Thursday 7 May.
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Community effort helps secure Local Nature Reserve status for Boz Park
Boz Park in Unsworth has officially been declared as Bury’s newest Local Nature Reserve, becoming the eighth site in the borough to receive this nationally recognised status.
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Tottington by-election – the full results
George Martin won today’s by-election in Tottington to become the third Reform UK member of Bury Council.
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Radcliffe stalwart to chair £20 million Pride In Place project
Local resident Tina Harrison MBE will lead the way in deciding how £20 million of Pride in Place money will benefit Radcliffe over the next decade.
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Council elections called for Thursday 7 May 2026
This year’s elections to Bury Council will take place on Thursday 7 May – and residents are reminded that they will need photo ID to vote in person.
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Prestwich regeneration enters new era as demo contractor appointed
Prestwich regeneration enters new era as demolition contractor appointed.
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Community groups benefit from Heaton Park concert funding for local good causes
Community groups across Prestwich are benefiting from a bumper £75,000 of funding awards secured by Bury Council to ensure community benefit from concert activity at Heaton Park
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