A £10 million investment in Bury Market has been secured following years of work by Bury Council and local partners – another major step forward in the transformation of Bury town centre.The government funding, announced in the Budget, follows sustained efforts by the council to develop and submit proposals, champion the market and make the case for investment, alongside the campaigning of Bury No
Bury’s annual Poppy Appeal has been launched as the community comes together to remember the men and women who have served, sacrificed and lost their lives in conflicts past and present.
Organised each year by the Royal British Legion, the appeal not only honours those who have given so much, but also raises funds to support serving personnel, veterans and their families.
Poppies are now ava
Residents, businesses and community organisations across Bury are being invited to have their say on proposals for the council’s 2027/28 budget.
The consultation, running to 30 November, follows Cabinet’s consideration of the council’s latest financial position and proposals for savings and additional income.
The council faces a forecast budget gap of £20.3 million for next year. Rising dema
Bury brings partners together to shape the next phase of the SEND improvement and Reform Plan at this year’s annual SEND and Inclusion Conference 2026
A major multi-agency day of action was carried out across the borough on 13 October 2026, bringing together partners from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Immigration Enforcement, Bury Council's Licensing Service and Trading Standards.
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.
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.
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.
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 transformation of Prestwich village centre has reached a major milestone, with the new Travel Hub set to open this autumn as the first completed phase of the wider regeneration of the village.
Bury is taking another major step towards creating the jobs, opportunities and economic growth of the future.
A safe, reliable and well-maintained highway network is essential to achieving Bury's ambitions for thriving communities, economic growth and better opportunities for all.
Every day, the borough's roads, footways and bridges help residents access work, education, healthcare, social care services, leisure facilities and local businesses.
To ensure this vital infrastructure continues to suppo
In a report to its October Cabinet meeting Bury Council has set a review of its current financial position and the approach to setting a budget for 2027/28. This report should be viewed in the context of a local authority that is continuing to deliver positive outcomes for residents against all its strategic objectives.
Over the last twelve months, improvements in services such as Children’s a
Bury Council and Bury Youth Service have been recognised with a prestigious North West ADCS Impact Award for helping young people with SEND shape and improve services across the borough through the Bury Changemakers initiative.
Radcliffe Library at Stand Lane will temporarily close at 1.00pm on Saturday 3 October 2026 as preparations begin to move services into their new home at The Hub.
Bury Council and Bruntwood have welcomed the announcement of £24.1m of funding from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) Good Growth Fund to support the proposed first phase of redevelopment at Mill Gate, the retail destination at the heart of Bury town centre.
People looking for a rewarding career that changes lives are being encouraged to find out more about becoming a Reablement Support Worker with Bury Council's highly rated Adult Social Care Service.
Thousands of runners, spectators and volunteers came together for the return of the Bury BID 10K and Mini and Junior events, creating a fantastic atmosphere across the town.
A significant quantity of suspected counterfeit and illicit goods has been seized following a joint operation between Bury Trading Standards and Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Work begins next week at Market Place in Ramsbottom, bringing new planting and a series of changes to help brighten up this well-known town centre space.
The work forms part of the wider Ramsbottom Greening Project, being delivered by Bury Council and local partners, to create greener and more attractive spaces at a number of locations around the town.
The first phase includes work to the e
