Green light for improvements at special school
A new wing is to be built at Millwood school to improve the educational experience for children with special needs.
A new wing is to be built at Millwood school to improve the educational experience for children with special needs.
Work to bring major improvements to Bury Market will mean night-time closures of a stretch of Angouleme Way.
The former Whitefield Library is set to be purchased by NHS Property Services if councillors approve the site disposal plans this month.
Bury Council has named build-to-rent developer-operator Placefirst as the preferred partner to convert a 30,000 sq ft office site known as Humphrey House into 74 new homes in the town centre.
Work has started on a new ‘pocket park’ which will bring more green space to the heart of Radcliffe.
Bury Council is taking all necessary measures to set a balanced budget for 2025/26 which also protects public services.
Four people have been fined for fly-tipping on the streets of the Bury borough in December.
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.
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.
Prestwich Library is hosting a talk on tinnitus on Tuesday 4 February from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Nearly 1,200 coaches visited Bury Market last year bringing shoppers from as far afield as Truro and Aberdeen.
The people have spoken – and Bury Market has made the shortlist for the national Britain’s Favourite Market award!
The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for snow and ice affecting the North West on Saturday and Sunday.
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.
The town hall flag is flying at half-mast in memory of John Smith, former Mayor of Bury.
One of the most picturesque spots on the East Lancashire Railway has been preserved for future generations to enjoy.
It has been confirmed that funding for the Whitehead Gardens, Tottington improvement project has been secured.
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.
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.
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.
Bury Council consists of six towns, Bury, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich. Formed in April 1974 as a result of Local Government re-organisation it was one of the ten original districts that formed the County of Greater Manchester. The Borough has an area of 9,919 hectares (24,511 acres) and serves a population of 187,500.
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