For the last ten years, the Bury Business Leadership Group (BBLG) has brought together business leaders, partners and the council to shape opportunities for residents, support economic growth and help ensure investment remains connected to the needs of local communities.
From family walks and community events to volunteering opportunities and spaces that support health and wellbeing, Bury's parks and green spaces are at the heart of life across the borough.
They bring people together, help communities thrive and create places where residents can connect with nature, stay active and take pride in where they live.
As Love Parks Week approaches, Bury Council i
Bury Council has reached another key milestone in preparing a new Local Plan that will help shape the future of all our six towns and communities, guiding how communities grow, develop and thrive over the coming decades.
The Government requires all local councils to produce long-term plans for their areas and the Local Plan will sit alongside the adopted Places for Everyone Joint Plan as a key
Sally Shaw, Environmental Protection Officer at Bury Council and Co-Chair of the National Contaminated Land Officers Group (NCLOG), has been recognised in the prestigious ENDS Report Power List 2026 for her outstanding contribution to the contaminated land profession.
People looking for affordable, flexible housing and residents living in Bury's neighbourhoods will benefit from new guidance adopted by Bury Council to support sustainable, inclusive growth across the borough.
The new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) recognises the important role HMOs play in providing accommodation for young professionals, key workers,
Children and families across Bury will benefit from healthier neighbourhoods after Bury Council adopted new planning guidance to help improve local food environments and support healthier lifestyles.
Bury Adult Social Care is Good
Bury Adult Learning Service hosted its annual Learner of the Year Event at The Fusilier Museum in Bury, celebrating the achievements and success of learners from across the borough.
Across Bury, plans are becoming places. Ambitious regeneration projects are gathering pace, transforming town centres and creating opportunities for communities and businesses alike.
A further three fines have been issued by Bury Council to people who illegally dumped their waste in our borough.
A further three fines have been issued by Bury Council to people who illegally dumped their waste in our borough.
Services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bury continue to improve, with inspectors confirming effective action has been taken across all six priority areas.
