A big 'thank you' to all our volunteers for everything they do
Our thousands of volunteers do so much for the residents of the borough.
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New drive to boost Covid vaccination uptake and testing
Community volunteers and public sector staff are going door-to-door to encourage residents to get their Covid vaccination and get tested.
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Making caring visible and valued this Carers Week (7–13 June)
Bury is preparing to celebrate the invaluable work that thousands of carers across the borough do every day of the year.
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Lane closure at junction of Bell Lane and Wash Lane 1st-5th June
Emergency maintenance work will be carried out at the junction of Bell and Wash Lane. The work is expected to last from 1st June till 5th June.
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Antisemitism statement
As a local council, it has been profoundly troubling to see the Jewish community targeted on the streets of Bury, due to unacceptable reactions from a minority of people to the conflict in the Middle East.
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Vaccinations and regular testing are critical
Black cab and private hire drivers have been praised for the vital role that they have been carrying out during the pandemic.
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Vax weekly update – first jabs now up to 108k
A total of 108,376 people registered with a Bury GP have now had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine - and 71,875 residents have now received their second jab.
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Bids to regenerate towns
Bury Council’s Cabinet has approved submission of two bids of up to £20 million to The Government's Levelling Up Fund for regeneration projects.
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Bury Council and Homes England to bring East Lancashire Paper Mill to market
The redevelopment of Radcliffe’s East Lancashire Paper Mill is to take a significant step forward after Bury Council and Homes England agreed to bring the site to market through the Delivery Partner Panel framework later this year.
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Unlocking Prestwich Town Centre regeneration
Bury Council’s regeneration plans for Prestwich have made an important move forward with the acquisition of Longfield shopping centre.
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Consultation on proposed changes in adult social care
Adults who use social care are being invited to give their views on proposals to make budget savings in the service.
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The three Rs – the priorities for the council’s leadership
Response, recovery and regeneration will be the over-riding priorities for members of Bury Council’s new cabinet.
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Fostering in Bury: Provide safe spaces for children in their local community
Foster carers in Bury provide vital support and care for young people and children throughout the Bury community.
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Greening our borough for tomorrow’s generation – the launch of Bury’s Climate Strategy
Comprehensive, long-lasting and ambitious plans to make Bury carbon neutral and tackle climate change will be launched next week.
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Restart grants available to help businesses reopening
Local businesses are reminded that they may be eligible for a Restart grant to help them get going post-Covid.
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Vax weekly update – first jabs now up to 103k
A total of 103,821 people registered with a Bury GP have now had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine - and 66,172 residents have now received their second jab.
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Mayor’s tribute to volunteers as he begins second term in office
Prestwich councillor Tim Pickstone saluted the hard work of volunteers as he was elected to serve a second consecutive term as the Mayor of Bury.
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Vax weekly update – we’re almost at 100k!
A total of 99,425 people registered with a Bury GP have now had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
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Bury Library now opening for browsing
Bury Library reopens its doors for browsing today (Wed 12 May) and those who have missed the pleasure of choosing their books in person can visit between the hours of 1pm and 4pm, Tuesdays to Fridays.
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Bereavement Services Office at Bury Cemetery re-opens
The Bereavement Service Office at Bury Cemetery has now re-opened its doors to funeral directors and the public following 13 months of closure due to the coronavirus crisis.
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