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Dora sniffs it out!
Dora the tobacco dog helped council officers sniff out dodgy goods worth £25,000 in a day of action with Greater Manchester Police.
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Midlands events proposed as operator for new ‘Casewells’ venue at Bury Market
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 -
Protecting people and services – and building a sustainable future
Council leaders are preparing to set next year’s budget against a backdrop of ever-increasing demand for services and rising costs.
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Council to consider draft plans for future new communities
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.
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Bury schools unite to take a stand against hate
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.
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Parents Praise Peel Brow’s New Specialist Support Unit as Children Thrive
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.
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Three of the best receive Bury’s highest honour
Three Bury residents have been awarded Freedom of the Borough in recognition of their long public service.
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Prestwich Library to temporarily relocate as part of major Prestwich Village regeneration project
Prestwich Library is preparing to temporarily relocate from the Longfield Centre to the Phoenix Centre at St Mary’s Park as the next phase of the ambitious Prestwich Village regeneration programme moves forward.
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Bury Council shares new report about the health of local people
Bury Council’s latest Public Health Annual Report explains how places like shops, fast‑food outlets, pubs, betting shops and vape shops can affect people’s health. While many businesses contribute positively to the local economy and help our communities, others can make it harder for people to stay healthy, especially in areas where there is more poverty.
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Seven more fined for fly-tipping and littering
A further seven people have been fined for dumping their waste on the streets of the borough.
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Opportunity knocks with our adult learning courses
An incredible 86% of adult learners in Bury go on to gain work or move into further education.
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Plans to restrict number of hot food takeaways
Plans to restrict the number and location of hot food takeaways are being discussed, and the public will be offered their say.
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Bury Market attracts record number of coach visits
Record-breaking numbers of coaches are arriving at Bury Market bringing visitors from across the nation.
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Boost to jobs and the economy in Bury town centre
Council leaders are set to approve plans which would bring 250 jobs and a major economic boost to Bury town centre.
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Bury Market awarded coach-friendly status again
Bury Market has been accredited with coach-friendly status again by the Consortium of Passenger Transport (CPT).
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Tree works at Island Lodge, Bury
Bury Council are working with Proffitts Investing in Communities on a project to protect Island Lodge along the Kirklees Valley nature reserve, a popular destination for walkers, anglers, bird watchers and families.
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‘Tis the season to recycle real Christmas trees
As the festive period comes to an end, Bury Council is reminding everyone of the options for recycling real Christmas trees.
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New ‘letters to loved ones’ post box opens at Bury Cemetery
A new post box for loved ones to post letters to their friends and family has opened in Bury Cemetery.
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Changes to Christmas and New Year bin collections
Residents are reminded that over the festive period, brown bin collections are paused from 22 December to 4 January, and during the same period, collection dates for grey, green and blue bins will change for most households.
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