Labour retain Besses ward in by-election
Andrea Simpson retained Besses ward for Labour in last night’s (Thursday 4 May) Bury Council by-election which was held following the resignation of councillor Alan Matthews.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2017: Supporting Better Mental Health in Bury
Bury Council is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2017, a national mental health campaign run by the Mental Health Foundation. With 27,000 residents experiencing a mental health condition, the council wants to shine the spotlight on mental health issues and raise awareness of local services. Free and fun activities have been organised that residents can get involved with.
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Polling day arrangements for GM Mayor elections
Almost two million electors will have the chance to elect the first ever Mayor of Greater Manchester as voters across the region go to the polls on Thursday 4 May.
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Who has stolen our trees?
Bury Council is appealing to residents to keep an eye out for three ornamental trees that were stolen from outside the town hall.
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Slow down – it’s Global Road Safety Week
Drivers are being urged to slow down and take care during Global Road Safety Week, which runs from 8 to 14 May.
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Meet author of “The Death’s Head Chess Club” at Ramsbottom Library
Author John Donoghue will be talking about his moving book “The Death’s Head Chess Club” at Ramsbottom Library on Monday 15 May.
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Help for those with hearing loss
Professionals will be holding an information day for people with hearing loss at Radcliffe Asda on Friday 19 May.
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Chocolate feast for winners of Bury Market Easter egg hunt
Two lucky visitors to Bury Market took away a packed hamper of chocolate goodies after winning the market’s Easter egg hunt.
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Radcliffe East by-election on Thursday 8 June
A council by-election will be held in Radcliffe East ward on Thursday 8 June, the same day as the General Election.
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Meet translator of former Chief Rabbi of Haifa’s autobiography
Residents are invited to meet Dr Irene Lancaster at Prestwich Library on Thursday 11 May.
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Time for a story at Ramsbottom Library
Little ones are invited to take part in monthly Story Time sessions at Ramsbottom Library.
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Sheer poetry from local musician Gerry O’Gorman
Join the North West’s Gerry O'Gorman for a night of words and songs about writers and musicians, from Lord Byron and W.B. Yeats to Bob Dylan and Morrissey.
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Meet crime author Kate Ellis at Bury Library
Crime author Kate Ellis will be coming to meet readers at Bury Library on Thursday 4 May at 7pm.
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It’s the season to love your brown recycling bin
Residents throughout the borough of Bury are being urged to spring into recycling and give their brown recycling bins a bit of extra love.
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Woman fined for council tax discount fraud
A Radcliffe woman has been prosecuted for falsely claiming £250 in council tax single person’s discount.
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Candidates declared for Besses by-election
Five candidates will contest the Bury Council by-election in Besses ward in Whitefield which takes place on Thursday 4 May.
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Pride of Bury comes to town this Saturday
The very first Bury Pride will shine brightly this Saturday (8 April) with a colourful celebration of equality and diversity.
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Building control head wins Superstar award
Bury Council’s head of building control has won a regional award from his peers in the industry.
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Major road improvements in Arthur Lane, Ainsworth
Road works to improve Arthur Lane, Ainsworth will take longer than expected due to the poor condition of the road.
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Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival - details of road closures
It's nearly time for the hugely popular Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival, which will mean temporary road closures on Saturday and Sunday, 8 and 9 April.
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