Budget update – closing the gap and protecting services
Bury Council is taking all necessary measures to set a balanced budget for 2025/26 which also protects public services.
Topics: Leisure
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Four more fined for fly-tipping
Four people have been fined for fly-tipping on the streets of the Bury borough in December.
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Bury Running Festival set to return in 2025
Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, in partnership with Bury Council and Bury BID, are excited to announce the highly anticipated Bury Running Festival is back for 2025.
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Groundbreaking event marks official start of Bury Market transformation
The £33 million scheme funded by UK Government (£20m) and Bury Council (£13m) to enhance Bury Outdoor Market and build a new multi-functional flexi hall has officially commenced.
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Free talk on tinnitus at Prestwich Library
Prestwich Library is hosting a talk on tinnitus on Tuesday 4 February from 10.30am to 11.30am.
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From Cornwall to Aberdeen – they’re all coming to Bury Market!
Nearly 1,200 coaches visited Bury Market last year bringing shoppers from as far afield as Truro and Aberdeen.
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Bury Market shortlisted for another national award
The people have spoken – and Bury Market has made the shortlist for the national Britain’s Favourite Market award!
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Amber weather warnings for snow and ice
The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for snow and ice affecting the North West on Saturday and Sunday.
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More electric buses for the Bee Network
Go North West, in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), will introduce 19 new electric double-decker buses to the Bee Network on 5 January 2025. This expansion increases Go North West’s electric fleet to 69 buses, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly public transport in Greater Manchester.
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Flags at half-mast in tribute to former Mayor of Bury
The town hall flag is flying at half-mast in memory of John Smith, former Mayor of Bury.
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Thanks a million! Higher Woodhill Viaduct saved as East Lancashire Railway awarded bumper grant
One of the most picturesque spots on the East Lancashire Railway has been preserved for future generations to enjoy.
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Improvement project at Whitehead Gardens, Tottington
It has been confirmed that funding for the Whitehead Gardens, Tottington improvement project has been secured.
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Improvements at Prestwich Clough and St Mary’s Flower Park
During 2024, Bury Council invited Community Interest Company Proffitts – Investing in Communities to help on a project to improve Prestwich Clough and St Mary’s Flower Park in Prestwich.
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Changes to Christmas and New Year bin collections
Residents are reminded that, over the festive period, brown bin collections are paused from 25 December to 5 January – and, during the same period, collection dates for grey, green and blue bins will change for most households.
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Our support for families during the holiday season
Bury Council is opening its family hub and children's centres to provide families and young people a safe space to drop in if they want a chat, a friendly face or any support during Christmas and the holiday period.
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Coming on leaps and bounds - latest news about Radcliffe Regeneration
Latest details of the multi-million-pound regeneration of Radcliffe town centre are being delivered to every home in the town.
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Showing unity as arson-hit library re-opens
Bury Library is being lit up in solidarity with a library in Liverpool which was torched during the summer’s riots.
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Bogus taxi driver punished by court for using fake licence
A man posing as a taxi driver in Bury has been given a suspended jail sentence by magistrates.
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Vote now and make Bury Market the nation’s favourite again!
There are just two days left to cast your vote and help Bury Market regain its title of Britain’s Favourite Market.
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Consultation extended on Ramsbottom Streets for All plan
A public consultation on plans to enhance travel options in Ramsbottom town centre has been extended to Friday 20 December.
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