Following the resignation of Councillor Luis McBriar, two requests from registered electors in Tottington have been made to the Returning Officer for a by-election to be held in the Tottington ward. The successful candidate will be elected for a two-year term, which is the remaining period available for this appointment.
Bury Council welcomes the publication of the government’s SEND white paper and will take time to carefully review and reflect on its findings.
Bury Council’s £30 million highway investment programme has already transformed more than 60 miles (96.5km) of roads across the Bury borough, delivering safe and noticeably smoother journeys for residents. A further £4million has now been approved, enabling road improvement works to continue through to March 2027.
Bury Council has set a budget for 2026/27 which aims to protect public services while meeting major ongoing funding challenges.
The council had been forecasting a financial gap of £14m for the next financial year because of increasing costs and rising demand for intensive services such as social care, but this has been reduced to £3.9m.
This has been through a better-than-expected funding se
Bury Council has introduced traffic management measures on the A56 in Ramsbottom, near Park Farm, as emergency works are carried out in response to an ongoing landslip affecting the road.
The landslip has caused a dangerous dip in the road surface, prompting the installation of temporary traffic signals to protect road users while remedial works take place. These signals will remain in place un
The Mayor of Bury has launched a writing competition for Bury children to say why they love living here.
Bury Council, working alongside Proffitts – Investing in Communities CIC, have launched a public consultation to gather community feedback about proposals to upgrade two key gateway sites in Ramsbottom.
Thousands of young people in Bury seized the chance to play their part in the democratic process.
Bury Council has agreed investment of £4.5 million on improving its two leisure centres in Ramsbottom and Bury.
Outline plans for around 6,000 new homes and new schools, alongside major transport improvements including new roads, a Metrolink stop, enhanced public transport and new walking and cycle routes, have been approved for consultation by Bury Council Cabinet members.
Councillors met to consider draft Development Frameworks for Elton Reservoir, Walshaw and Simister/Bowlee. These plans, which s
Bury Council have used new powers to close Express Mini Market in the town centre after numerous breaches of the law,
Essential repairs to the window lintels mean the pool at Ramsbottom Pool and Fitness Centre will be temporarily closed for up to four weeks, starting on 23 February.
Over 50 and thinking of starting your own business? Sign up for expert free advice at Bury Library on Thursday 5 March.
Dora the tobacco dog helped council officers sniff out dodgy goods worth £25,000 in a day of action with Greater Manchester Police.
A decision on appointing Midlands Events Bury Ltd (MEB) as the operator of the new food, drink and events hall under construction at Bury Market, will be taken by councillors at Bury Council’s Cabinet meeting on 11 February. If approved, MEB will manage the venue ahead of its completion in summer 2026 and planned opening during the autumn.
Casewells will include 12 food and retail units, a cent
Council leaders are preparing to set next year’s budget against a backdrop of ever-increasing demand for services and rising costs.
Outline plans for around 6,000 new homes, alongside major transport improvements including three new roads, a Metrolink stop, enhanced public transport and new walking and cycle routes, will be presented to Bury Council’s Cabinet on 11 February 2026.
As Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week (2–8 February) begins, Bury schools are helping to lead the way by taking a stand against hate crime.
Peel Brow Primary School in Ramsbottom has recently transformed its support for children with special educational needs with a new SEND Unit, The Hive, which is proving to be a great success.
Three Bury residents have been awarded Freedom of the Borough in recognition of their long public service.
