National journalist to chair new Bury Life Chances Commission
A new commission to improve people’s skills, job prospects and help businesses is being launched today (Wed 21 Sep) in Bury.
Topics: Leisure
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Boost for charities as first Asda Foundation Bury 10K hailed a success
The first Asda Foundation Bury 10K has been hailed a fantastic success as more than 1,000 people hit the streets – running up a major boost for charity.
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Get ready to line the route for the first Bury 10k this Sunday
Don’t forget that this Sunday is the day of the first Bury 10k and family fun run.
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Road notice – A665 Radcliffe New Road to re-open Sunday morning
A665 Radcliffe New Road will re-open on Sunday 18 September at 6am following emergency repair works undertaken by United Utilities.
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Road closures for the Bury 10k on Sunday 18 September
Don’t forget that this Sunday is the day of the first Bury 10k and family fun run. A number of the borough’s roads and junctions will be closed, or have access restricted, to ensure the safety of all those taking part.
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Get the latest on the ‘Let’s Do It’ Victoria Wood memorial appeal
Victoria Wood was brought up and went to school in Bury and her brother Chris has set up a crowd sourcing site to help raise money for a permanent memorial to be put up in Bury in her memory.
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Future of Urgent Care Provision hot topic for Whitefield and Unsworth Township Forum
Residents are invited to attend the Whitefield & Unsworth Township Forum on Tuesday 20 September to discuss the future of urgent care provision within their area. A representative from NHS Bury’s Clinical Commissioning Group will be on hand to hear the views of local residents.
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2018 Parliamentary Boundary Review
Today (13 September) the independent Boundary Commission for England (BCE) has published its initial proposals for new Parliamentary constituencies. The publication marks the start of 12 weeks of consultation, during which the Commission needs to hear from you to help shape the proposed new constituency boundaries.
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Road closure – A665 Radcliffe New Road
A deep hole has appeared in the middle of the carriageway on A665 Radcliffe New Road opposite its junction with Leicester Road. Currently, the collapse of a United Utilities sewer/manhole is suspected as the cause.
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Boxing Day floods – the official verdict
Work is well under way to design and commission defence measures to prevent a repeat of last year’s unprecedented Boxing Day floods. Council leaders have given this assurance on the day that a Greater Manchester report is published into the events caused by Storm Eva.
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Do something incredible – foster a child
Bury people are being asked to ‘do something incredible’ and become foster carers to young people who need a stable family home.
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Health care and buses top of township forum agenda
Representatives of First Bus will be talking about local services when Bury West Township Forum meets on Monday 19 September.
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Market trader finally hangs up his jacket (potato)!
After 25 years on Bury Market as proprietor of Jacko's Jackets jacket potato stall, Bill Jackson is hanging up his bandana so that he can enjoy his retirement.
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Recycling road shows back next week
Bury Council’s recycling officers are out in the community again next week to help residents get to grips with what goes in which bin.
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Road closures rundown for Bury 10K
More than 1,000 runners are getting ready to pull on their trainers and hit the streets for the first Bury 10K and Bury Family Fun Run on Sunday 18 September.
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Free IT training to help your job prospects
Free internet training is being offered at Bury Council’s Whittaker Street offices in Radcliffe to help people with their job prospects.
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Your invitation to discover Radcliffe’s heritage
The new Radcliffe Manor heritage trail will be showcased to local residents during national Heritage Open Days weekend (8-10 Sep).
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Free family fun road shows – and a chance to win prizes, too!
Two family fun and neighbourhood road shows are being held in Radcliffe and Bury, and all are invited.
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Have your say at Radcliffe Township Forum
Health and local priorities are up for discussion when Radcliffe Township Forum meets on Tuesday 13 September.
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Young parents given a helping hand
A free support group has been helping young mothers to boost their life chances through further education, employment and training.
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