Bury schools wear odd socks to stamp out bullying
Schools across Bury are joining forces this November to support Anti-Bullying Week, which runs from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November, under the national theme ‘Power for Good’.
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Consultation opens for new Council Tax Support Scheme
Councillors have approved a proposed new working age Council Tax Support (CTS) Scheme for consultation with Bury’s residents.
The new proposals are designed to ensure that the working age CTS scheme is fairer to working families on a low income, is easier to understand for the 7500 people who receive it and is more efficient and sustainable.
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Bury Council marks National Care Leavers Month with packed programme of activities
This November marks the first-ever National Care Leavers Month (NCLM), an extended celebration dedicated to recognising care-experienced young people and their achievements, and raising awareness of the challenges they face.
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Market Street in Bury now open after £500k bridge repair scheme
Bury Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of the £500k repair scheme to Market Street Bridge, a vital route in and out of Bury town centre.
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Remembrance events across the borough
Parades, services and wreath-laying ceremonies will be taking place across the borough to mark Remembrance Sunday.
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Making Council Tax support more efficient
Residents are to be consulted on proposed changes to the existing Working Age Council Tax Support Scheme.
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Tackling damp and mould in social housing
Bury Council is set to spend £569k on tackling damp and mould in its social housing.
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Latest moves to realise the Northern Gateway vision for the economy and a “generation of job creation"
Plans to transform Bury’s economy and create thousands of jobs are moving forward with the latest proposals for the Northern Gateway.
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Transforming travel in Fishpool and Pimhole: Phase 2 of a £5.7m scheme starting soon
The second phase of the Bee Active Travel Scheme in Fishpool and Pimhole is set to begin on 3 November 2025, marking another milestone in the borough’s commitment to safer, greener, and more accessible travel.
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Raids on local shops net £22k of illegal goods
Illegal goods worth £22,500 were sniffed out in a multi-agency day of action involving shops across the borough.
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Work on new Radcliffe bridge progressing well
Work is well under way to install a new bridge over the River Irwell in Radcliffe connecting Milltown Street to Rectory Lane.
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Mayor launches annual Poppy Appeal in Bury
Bury residents are being urged to support this year’s Poppy Appeal, which has been launched by the Mayor of Bury, Councillor Noel Bayley.
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Radcliffe pupils celebrate opening of revitalised Riverside Gardens park
Children from St John’s CE Primary School joined the Leader of Bury Council and Cabinet Member for the Environment and Climate Change to officially open the newly refurbished Riverside Gardens pocket park and play area in the heart of Radcliffe town centre.
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Bury stands together against Hate Crime
Hate crime awareness, support and training as been taking place across Bury this week as part of the national campaign, Hate Crime Awareness Week.
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Have your say on improvement options for Whitefield
Bury Council have launched a new public consultation to get community feedback about proposals to upgrade two key sites in Whitefield. The improvements mark the start of the delivery phase of the adopted Whitefield Town Centre Plan.
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Bury Council Celebrates the Children of Foster Carers While Launching New Campaign to Boost Fostering Support
This week, Bury Council’s Fostering Team is proud to celebrate the children of foster carers as part of The Fostering Network’s Children of Foster Carers' Week.
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Bury’s Right to Grow Initiative Sprouts First Project with ‘Lancaster Roots’ Community Garden in Ramsbottom
Bury Council today celebrated the launch of the borough’s first community food-growing project under the new ‘Right to Grow’ initiative, with a group of enthusiastic neighbours who have established ‘Lancaster Roots’ in Ramsbottom.
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Step into the gardens and help shape a great future for Whitefield
Whitefield’s Old Town Hall Gardens will burst into life at 1.30pm on Sunday 19 October with a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and nature. Visitors will also be encouraged to take part in a public consultation to help shape the future of this open space.
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Bury Schools Attendance on the Rise: Positive Results and National Recognition
School attendance figures in Bury improved faster than the national average during 2024/25. Recent figures show a 0.4% reduction in overall absences compared to 2023/24, and early figures for the current academic year indicate a continuing upward trend, with overall attendance up by 0.27% compared to the same period last year.
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Derelict garage colony to be demolished
A colony of derelict garages, which has attracted repeated anti-social behaviour, is to be demolished by Bury Council.
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