Bury Council has welcomed laws that came into force today (20 May) which means tobacco made for sale in the UK will have to be sold in drab green packaging with dramatic visual health warnings.
With the EU referendum fast approaching, Bury Council is urging residents to look out for the Electoral Commission’s information booklet which is currently being delivered.
The 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death proved a memorable date for Tottington woman Audry Coop.
Ever imagined yourself making a movie? Head to Ramsbottom Library and become a budding film maker!
Bury Council has appointed a new leader of the council and members of the cabinet.
East ward councillor Mike Connolly has been installed as the new Mayor of Bury for the 2016/17 municipal year.
Residents are reminded to make sure they are in good time to have their say in the EU Referendum on Thursday 23 June.
Stories and activities for young children will be held across local libraries during National Bookstart Week (6-12 June).
Youngsters are invited to enjoy all the fun of the fairground at two story and craft sessions held at Prestwich Library.
Join three writers of thrilling and bestselling novels as they read from their latest books and share the secrets of how to create heart-stopping stories.
Information and advice on equipment to help with hearing loss are being offered at a free afternoon session in Bury town centre.
Computer savvy volunteers are needed to become Digital Buddies and help the borough’s residents enter the internet age.
New Rhyme Time sessions for babies are being run every Friday at Bury Library from 10.45am to 11.30am.
Three kind-hearted locals are celebrating a huge achievement after completing more than 100 hours of volunteering with I Will If You Will (IWIYW), the Bury-based female fitness movement delivered by Bury Council with National Lottery funds from Sport England.
Labour now have a majority of 13 seats on Bury Council following yesterday’s (Thursday 5 May) local elections.
Talking about dying won’t make it happen…that’s the message for this year’s Dying Matters Week, which runs from 9th – 15th May, and local people are encouraged to have ‘the Big Conversation’.
Lovers of the countryside are invited to join a woodland wildflower walk through Redisher Wood Local Nature Reserve on Sunday (8 May).
Lovers of The Bard can enjoy a film and podcast commissioned by Bury Libraries to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
Castle Leisure Centre in Bury will be closed all day on Thursday 5 May while the votes cast in the local elections are counted there.
Bury Council is encouraging people to take up composting at home or get together and set up a composting community.
