Free SIMs with internet access available through Bury’s libraries
A successful pilot scheme offering free mobile SIM cards to those unable to afford internet access has been extended and is available from Bury’s libraries.
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Woman’s £1,900 bill for fly-tipping offence
Using a ‘man with a van’ to get rid of her waste has landed a Bury woman with a bill for £1,900.
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Bury Council celebrates enhanced Special Guardianship support
Bury Council has successfully launched its enhanced support offer for Special Guardians, reinforcing its commitment to providing stable and loving homes for children who cannot live with their birth parents. The event celebrated and thanked those who care for some of our children and young people and was an opportunity to hear about their experiences.
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Groundbreaking marks start of work at landmark new Radcliffe school
Work has begun on Morgan Sindall Construction’s latest education project in Greater Manchester.
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Transformational Prestwich regeneration ramps up
Work to transform Prestwich Village’s centre into a new beating heart for the community is to take a major step forward.
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Empowering mental health recovery and promoting independence
Northern Healthcare is proud to announce the official opening of Saxon House, a new move-on supported living service located at 137 The Rock, Bury, developed in collaboration with Bury Council.
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My Voice – Holocaust survivors tell their stories for all to read
The life stories of Holocaust survivors and refugees from Nazi persecution can now be read by visitors to Bury libraries thanks to a new set of books.
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Social Work Week celebrates the amazing work taking place
Bury’s social workers have been nationally recognised during this week’s Social Work Week.
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New roof and solar panels for Ramsbottom Library
A new roof and solar panels will ensure that Ramsbottom Library has a watertight and green future.
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Appreciation for young carers in Bury during Young Carers Action Day
Young carers from Bury enjoyed a celebration to mark Young Carers Action Day this week, as the council’s youth service organised a special meal and treats for them in recognition of the annual event.
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Bury’s youth MP leads takeover of Parliament!
A young man from Bury helped lead the debates when he represented the borough in the House of Commons.
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Construction of new family homes under way in Bury
Work has started to transform the site of the former Seedfield Centre in Bury into 81 much-needed new family homes.
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Another four people fined for fly-tipping
Four more people have been fined for dumping their waste on the streets of Bury, bringing the total to eight in the last month.
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Plans for Bury to twin with town in Ukraine
Bury is seeking to twin with a town in Ukraine as part of its continuing solidarity with the country, following the third anniversary of its invasion by Russia.
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Victoria Wood statue returns to Bury town centre
A memorial statue of the beloved Bury actress and comedian Victoria Wood has been reinstated in Bury town centre.
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Completion of £200k scheme to improve Prestwich Clough and St Mary’s Flower Park
Access and safety improvements costing more than £200,000 at Prestwich Clough and St Mary’s Flower Park are now complete.
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Preserving Peel Tower
Thanks to a grant of £57,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, a condition survey is to be carried out at Peel Tower with a view to preserving this iconic landmark, originally unveiled in 1852, for many years to come.
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Secondary School Placements 2025
Nearly 9 out of 10 Bury parents will be sending their child to their first choice of local secondary school come the autumn.
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Bury Council expands innovative foster care support with second Mockingbird Constellation
Bury Council has launched its second supportive group of foster carers - known as a Mockingbird Constellation. The globally award-winning Mockingbird Family Model, led by the Fostering Network, creates a supportive community for foster carers and cared-for children. Around six to ten foster families, are centred around a hub home, creating an extended family environment
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Derelict former school to be auctioned off
A derelict former school which has been attracting vandalism for years is to be sold at auction.
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