Keeping our children safe – sharing is caring
Families, communities and professionals are encouraged to share their experiences and practical advice during national Child Safety Week (5-11 June).
Families, communities and professionals are encouraged to share their experiences and practical advice during national Child Safety Week (5-11 June).
The people of Bury joined as one at a vigil yesterday in the town centre to mark the Manchester Arena tragedy.
A vigil to mark the tragic events at Manchester Arena will be held at 6pm tonight in Whitehead Gardens in Bury town centre.
Residents are invited to a vigil at 6pm in Bury town centre tonight (Wed 24 May) to mark Monday’s attack at Manchester Arena.
Councillor Rishi Shori, leader of Bury Council, said: “On behalf of the people of Bury, I offer my deepest sympathies to all the families and friends of those who died in last night’s tragedy at Manchester Arena, and we pray that all those who were injured can make a speedy recovery.
Bury’s “unsung heroes” have been rewarded with Made in Bury awards for their outstanding contribution to the community.
North Manor councillor Dorothy Gunther has been sworn in as the new Mayor of Bury for the municipal year 2017/18.
Kind-hearted golfers made it an above-par day for local charities chosen by the Mayor of Bury, Councillor Mike Connolly.
With four days until the deadline to register to vote in the General Election, Bury Council is urging residents to make sure they are registered in time.
Trading standards officers have been giving advice to residents about rogue traders and aggressive doorstep sellers.
Four candidates will contest the Bury Council by-election in Radcliffe East ward which takes place on Thursday 8 June.
The General Election candidates for the Bury North and Bury South seats have been confirmed.
A 66-year-old man from Radcliffe has been prosecuted for fly-tipping on land behind his house in Church Street West.
Elmer Day was so much fun last year that we have decided to celebrate it again this year!
Five volunteers are needed to become part of a “Shetland Murder Mystery” held at a local library in June.
Free legal advice for people with dementia and their carers is being offered in local libraries during Dementia Awareness Week (14-20 May).
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.
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.
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.
Bury Council is appealing to residents to keep an eye out for three ornamental trees that were stolen from outside the town hall.