Bury Council

Market traders moving into new premises – we’re open for business!

27 October 2023 18:52

More than half of the traders in Bury’s indoor market hall are back in business just hours after the hall was closed.

Green light for new housing on Pyramid Park

27 October 2023 09:00

Council plans to bring 148 new homes to a brownfield site next to the town centre have been given the green light.

Market still open for business despite partial closure

26 October 2023 18:45

The majority of Bury Market is still open for business despite a partial closure to carry out safety works.

Poppy Appeal launched in Bury

26 October 2023 09:00

The National Poppy Appeal has been launched in Bury today (Thursday 26 October) as we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods during past and current conflicts.

Local schools create recycled works of art!

20 October 2023 12:18

A new recycling campaign has local school children flexing their creative skills, as they have created works of art using recyclable materials.

Residents put their trust in community group for wellbeing

20 October 2023 08:23

The Trust House has grown from a small charity providing a community café in Whitefield to an organisation delivering a range of much needed support across the borough. It is using a £2000 Cost of living Community Fund grant from Bury Council & VCFA to add wellbeing sessions to its programme of support

Cooking up quality support

19 October 2023 07:45

Cost of living support is helping residents with affordable healthy cooking and access to pre-loved kitchen items. Friends of Clarence Park and social enterprise Cracking Good Food recently held a Kitchen Kit Giveaway and cooking activity fun day. Residents and community groups were able to come along and pick up pre-loved kitchen equipment to enable them to cook their favourite meals.

Campaign to cut out domestic abuse

19 October 2023 07:26

Student hairdressers and barbers from Bury College have been learning about how they can protect others from domestic abuse.

Creating stable family homes built on love

18 October 2023 10:41

Bury is the first local authority in Greater Manchester to implement the new Family Safeguarding Model, and one of just 19 nationwide. It was founded by Hertfordshire County Council in 2015 and has significantly reduced the number of children being taken into care.

How Bury businesses can benefit from paying the Real Living Wage

11 October 2023 08:49

Boosting productivity and morale are just some of the benefits that businesses and organisations have highlighted after they have signed up to the Real Living Wage. And local companies will be able to hear more at a business breakfast during Real Living Wage Week in November.

Statement from Councillor Richard Gold, Cabinet Member for Finance and Communities, regarding the current acts of terror in Israel

9 October 2023 18:27

Statement from Councillor Richard Gold regarding the current acts of terror happening in Israel.

Further consultation to begin on the Places for Everyone plan

9 October 2023 11:26

Places for Everyone, the Greater Manchester masterplan for housing, jobs and sustainable growth, is going out for another 8 weeks of consultation.

Affordable housing for key Radcliffe gateway site

6 October 2023 15:55

New affordable homes are to be built in the heart of Radcliffe and help drive forward the regeneration of the town centre.

Strong support for council housing coming back ‘in house’

5 October 2023 16:00

Tenants of Six Town Housing have overwhelmingly backed plans to bring their housing services back under council control.

Council carries out review of polling districts

2 October 2023 15:04

Bury Council is carrying out a review of all polling districts and locations in the borough in advance of next year’s elections.

Join the new Parkrun at Clarence Park

2 October 2023 12:06

A free, fun and friendly 5k community event has been launched at Clarence Park by the Mayor of Bury and more than 250 local runners, joggers and walkers.