£16 million Budget boost for Bury’s communities and economy
Regeneration and thriving businesses and communities are at the heart of a £16 million funding boost announced by council leaders.
Topics: Economy, Finance
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Huge range of opportunities at Employment, Health and Skills event
Residents are invited to attend an Employment, Health and Skills showcase which takes place on Wednesday 19 October at Bury Town Hall.
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Looking for a new job opportunity in Bury?
The Jobs Fair will be taking place at Bury Town Hall on Thursday 23 June from 9am to 5pm.
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Exchange Utility create 250 jobs in Bury
Just two years ago Exchange Utility formed with a vision of becoming the UK’s go-to company for business energy and utility savings. Today they announce their move to Bury centre, allowing them to grow their team by a further 250 people - another significant step in their meteoric journey to save UK businesses money.
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Consultation launched on £16 million budget cuts
Council leaders in Bury have launched a public consultation on plans to cut £16 million from next year’s (2015/16) budget.
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Devo Manc: Greater Manchester and Government reach trailblazing agreement
Greater Manchester has today, Monday 3 November 2014, agreed an historic devolution settlement with Government.
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Bury shortlisted for Great Town award
Bury is one of only three towns to be shortlisted by the Academy of Urbanism for its prestigious Great Town Award for 2015.
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Bury’s finance chief leads the country
One of Bury Council’s most senior officers has been appointed leader of the world's top public sector finance professionals.
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Money and debt advice from new partnership
Families struggling to balance their budgets can get help from a new partnership between Bury Council and StepChange Debt Charity.
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Plan for Change 3: Consultation now live for additional £2.2 million for 2014/15
Bury Council is now in the third year of its Plan for Change Savings programme.
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Bury’s new Credit Union has arrived – sign up now!
Bury’s first borough-wide credit union has now arrived and residents of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join it.
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Pensioner’s false £48,000 benefits claim for house she owned
Ramsbottom pensioner Josephine Conway wrongly claimed £48,000 in housing benefit when she was actually the owner of the house.
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Help with careers, training and work
Bury Council is working with the National Careers Service (NCS) to provide residents with advice on learning, training and work opportunities.
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Advice sessions about under-occupancy charge
Six Town Housing are in the neighbourhood with free advice sessions on the under-occupancy charge and other financial matters.
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Home owners with empty houses to face benefit cuts
400 home owners and landlords with empty houses in Bury will be getting a nasty surprise this week as a letter arrives from the council telling them their entitlements have been cut.
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Council Tax Benefit changes begin to hit Bury residents
Around 1,000 residents in Bury will receive a letter this week telling them that their council tax benefit will soon be reduced.
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Multi-million ‘green deal’ is a world first for Greater Manchester
Hundreds of households in Greater Manchester could benefit from more affordable energy bills thanks to a multi-million pound deal to be signed yesterday (Monday 3 December).
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Changes to council tax benefit system
A new system of council tax benefit is coming in which will affect thousands of people in Bury.
