Record turnout awards community groups funding
Residents turned out in force to decide which community groups in Bury South would win cash for local projects.
Topics: Leisure
-
-
Build a DIY noise machine with the Noise Orchestra
Fancy building an electronic noise machine, and then playing the instrument in a live demo?
-
A new vision for Radcliffe Market Hall
A new future for Radcliffe Market is being envisioned to boost trade and encourage more people to the town centre.
-
New improved tennis courts on the way in Prestwich
Prestwich residents will soon have greater incentive to take up tennis once improvements to the courts in St Mary’s Park are complete.
-
Further investigation called into senior officer resignations
A further independent investigation will be carried out into the events which culminated with the resignation of two of Bury Council’s most senior officers.
-
Nominate your favourite voluntary group for a Queen’s Award
Residents are urged to nominate their favourite local voluntary group to win the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS).
-
Community groups win funding thanks to your vote
Some 17 local groups have won money for projects in their community after a public vote.
-
Make paper puppets and help your children enjoy reading
Parents are invited to make paper puppets to make reading to their children more fun.
-
Purple Flag partnership to make our town centre better
Partners from the council, police and local Pubwatch scheme are working together to make the town centre safer and more attractive to all.
-
Stories and crafts for children this summer
An exciting variety of story sessions and craft activities for children of all ages takes place in local libraries this summer.
-
Child car seat clinics – steps in the right direction
More parents are helping to keep their children safe by making sure their car seats are properly fitted.
-
Free information session for people who are hard of hearing
Free information on the maintenance of NHS hearing aids will be offered on Monday 7 August.
-
Bury Art Museum showcases sculpture by local Forces veteran
A remarkable sculpture made by a local military veteran has been delivered to Bury Art Museum to highlight the work of a group of service personnel from Greater Manchester.
-
Have fun in the Funimals Reading Challenge!
Children are invited to sign up to the Funimals Reading Challenge at their local library.
-
Bury remembers the First World War – pick up your free box of inspiration
A wealth of local history from the First World War has been brought together for the first time – and it’s yours for free.
-
Roads notice - gas works in Summerseat next week
Drivers in Summerseat are being advised that gas works are taking place in Railway Street next week.
-
You’re having a giraffe!
Youngsters can enjoy some Tall Tales at a morning of stories and crafts inspired by giraffes.
-
More people fined for misusing Blue Badges
A further five people have been prosecuted for misusing Blue Badges in a continuing crackdown by Bury Council and its parking contractors NSL.
-
Major road improvement works in Summerseat
Major work to improve the roads in Summerseat will be starting later this month.
-
Special meeting to review investigation that led to senior officer resignations
A special Bury Council meeting will be held next Thursday (20 July) to receive a report from the council’s human resources and appeals panel and the investigation that led to the resignations of Mike Owen, the former chief executive, and Mark Carriline, the former executive director for children, young people and culture.
Show more
Loading...