A safe and suitable home is the foundation of a good quality of life.
Whether it is helping young people take their first step onto the housing ladder, supporting older residents to live independently, or improving existing neighbourhoods, housing plays a vital role in creating thriving communities.
That's why Bury Council is asking tenants, residents, businesses and community groups to hav
Residents, businesses and stakeholders across Bury are being encouraged to have their say on plans to improve connections around Bury town centre, making it easier, safer and more attractive to walk, wheel and cycle.
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
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,
Across Bury, plans are becoming places. Ambitious regeneration projects are gathering pace, transforming town centres and creating opportunities for communities and businesses alike.
Bury Council has officially taken possession of the keys to the new Radcliffe Enterprise Centre, marking a major milestone in plans to boost business growth and create new opportunities in the heart of Radcliffe.
Bury Council is set to begin a new phase of improvement works at Whitefield Old Town Hall Gardens this month, helping to create a more attractive and welcoming space for residents and visitors.
Bury Council is moving forward with its plan to formally close Six Town Housing Limited (STH), the organisation previously responsible for managing much of the borough’s social housing.
In February 2024, the council brought most of the 7,800 properties back under its direct management, but STH continued to own and manage 117 specialist social rent properties.
Last September the
Bury Council plans to work with partners to deliver up to 5 new extra care housing schemes by 2035.
It’s all part of a new 10-year Extra Care Housing Strategy to help older residents live independently, safely and with dignity.
Extra care housing is a type of specialist housing for older people that combines independent living with care and support.
It is aimed at people aged 55 or abov
Have your say about how Radcliffe uses £20 million from the government’s Pride in Place programme during the next 10 years. Come and talk to us at Radcliffe Carnival and other drop ins
Prestwich Library is set to reopen in its temporary location at the Phoenix Centre, bringing back vital services to the local community.
A major milestone has been reached in Radcliffe with the completion of a new £3.2 million bridge at Milltown Street, which was officially opened today. The 50-metre single-span structure restores a vital crossing over the River Irwell, reconnecting communities for the first time in over a decade.
Essential tree works are taking place at Old Town Hall Gardens, Whitefield and will last until Friday (8 May).
Bury Council has announced that essential tree works will take place at Victoria Park, Whitefield from Wednesday (22 April) and are expected to last approximately three days.
Prestwich regeneration enters new era as demolition contractor appointed.
Prestwich Travel Hub takes another step towards opening this summer.
A replacement for Kay Bridge in Summerseat, which was destroyed by the Boxing Day floods of 2015, is another step closer.
With several residential developments in Bury, Bellway Homes are working alongside Bury Council to deliver much needed, high quality, affordable new build homes across the region.
Residents are invited to submit their views on a masterplan to regenerate the derelict former East Lancs Paper Mill site.
Bury Council is forging ahead with plans to re-open Kay Street Bridge in Summerseat which was badly damaged in the Boxing Day floods of 2015.
