Play areas now open to the public
Children’s play areas in the borough’s parks have now reopened after months of being locked down during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Launch of new health and social care service marks a first for Bury
Most people would prefer to get better at home rather than in a hospital – and a new service from Bury Local Care Organisation (Bury LCO) is set to make this happen for more patients.
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NHS 72 – “Thank you for everything you’ve done”
This Sunday marks the 72nd birthday of the NHS – and people across the borough are being asked to come together one more time to offer thanks to key workers.
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Mayor congratulates D-Caff on receiving Queen’s Award
The Mayor of Bury, Councillor Tim Pickstone, had the opportunity to congratulate some of the volunteers from D-Caff on their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service award.
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Getting back to normal – but let’s all do it safely
Council leaders are urging people to follow the Government’s social distancing guidance when the hospitality sector finally reopens this weekend.
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Boost for services which look after rough sleepers
Help for rough sleepers in Bury is set to be extended and improved thanks to a successful bid for funding.
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New grants for small Bury businesses to cope with Covid-19 impact
Bury Council has announced a second round of discretionary grant funding to local businesses hit by the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Prevention is what will keep us safe from coronavirus
Bury Council and its partners have put together an Outbreak Control Plan to tackle any local rise in coronavirus cases and help keep people safe.
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Children and young people are ‘posting positivity’ with letters to those who are isolated
Children and young people across the borough are being asked to write letters or draw pictures that will be sent to people who are isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Derelict Radcliffe centre building now providing affordable homes
A prominent derelict building and adjoining vacant site in the town centre of Radcliffe has undergone a major transformation.
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LGBT+ Fostering - Pride Month
June is Pride Month and Foster with Bury would like to hear from members of the LGBT+ community thinking about fostering in Bury.
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Armed Forces Day marked with intent to review Covenant in Bury
Work will take place to review Bury’s Armed Forces Covenant to support serving and former members of the military in Bury.
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Mayor’s tribute to veterans during Armed Forces Week
Veterans organisations met the Mayor of Bury during Armed Forces Week to discuss their work and the issues facing former military men and women.
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New fund to support care leavers in Bury
Financial help of £100,000 is being used to support some of the most potentially vulnerable people in Bury.
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More foster carers needed as enquiries drop by two-thirds
Bury urgently needs more foster carers to come forward after the number of people looking to become foster parents in the borough plummeted by nearly two-thirds during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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New advice on attending places of worship for private prayer
Updated advice on taking part in individual prayer is being provided to faith communities by Bury Council.
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Fly the flag during Armed Forces Week
Armed Forces Week is an annual celebration of the country’s serving officers, cadets, veterans and reservists.
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Innovative ways to help vulnerable people during the Covid-19 lockdown
Bury Council has extended the deadline for local care providers and charities to apply for money and bring a smile to those they look after during the lockdown.
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Bury Running Festival to be postponed to 2021
Due to coronavirus and uncertainty around when mass gatherings and events can take place safely, the Bury Running Festival scheduled for Sunday 20 September 2020 must be postponed to 2021.
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Scams Awareness Fortnight 2020
Bury Trading Standards is supporting the Citizens Advice campaign on scams awareness which is currently running.
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