New ‘letters to loved ones’ post box opens at Bury Cemetery
A new post box for loved ones to post letters to their friends and family has opened in Bury Cemetery.
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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 22 December to 4 January, and during the same period, collection dates for grey, green and blue bins will change for most households.
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Young artists celebrate winning Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition
Bury pupils, Libby, Florence and Scarlett joined the Mayor and Mayoress this Saturday (13th Dec) to receive their prizes for their winning Christmas card designs.
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Radcliffe brownfield site transformed as new show homes are launched
Representatives from Bury Council joined Hive Homes at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the show homes at the Scholar’s Park development, on School Street in Radcliffe.
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First show homes unveiled at Roedeer Gardens in Bury
Representatives from Bury Council joined Hive Homes at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the first show homes at the Roedeer Gardens residential development in Bury.
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Bury Market unveils new outdoor canopies – a bold step in its £33m transformation
Bury Council and traders at Bury’s world-famous market have marked a major milestone with the completion of striking new oversailing canopies above the outdoor market.
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Bury Council Launches Groundbreaking Foster Carers Hub to Support Carers and Build Community
Bury Council is proud to announce the official launch of its new Foster Carers Hub today, Friday 5 December.
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Supporting our most vulnerable this winter
Our most vulnerable residents are receiving extra support this year to stay safe and well. Bury Council and partners are helping residents this winter through the Winter Well programme.
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£3.2m Radcliffe bridge lands in Radcliffe to improve access and reconnect communities
A landmark moment happened at Milltown Street in Radcliffe this week when a new £3.2 million 50-metre single span bridge was crane lifted into position, restoring a long-lost link across the River Irwell.
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Have your say about the council’s budget for 2026/27
Bury Council’s Cabinet has approved the proposed budget for 2026/27 for public consultation. The public consultation will run from Thurs 4 December to 19 January and all residents are encouraged to have their say on the recommendations and how savings can be made within the council.
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New partnership to champion local markets
A new Greater Manchester Markets’ Partnership has been launched in Bury towards positioning markets as vital economic drivers for town centres, helping to develop skills, nurture entrepreneurs, and grow local businesses.
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Bury Youth Cabinet Invites Future Leaders to Stand for UK Youth Parliament
Bury Youth Cabinet will be electing a new member of Youth Parliament in February next year and would like to invite young people aged 11 – 18 who are interested in representing the borough to come along to an information session on Tuesday, 2nd December, from 4.00 – 6.00pm at the Elizabethan Suite to find out more.
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Safer Streets this winter
This December through to January 2026, the anti-social behaviour team, housing services and the police will host community surgeries in Bury Town Centre.
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Council’s tough financial challenges ahead
Bury Council is confronting one of the toughest financial challenges in its history due to the difficult economic context.
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Bury comes together to celebrate care-experienced young people at Believe and Achieve Awards
More than 300 people gathered at the Village Hotel for this year’s Believe and Achieve Awards last night (Thursday 20 November), celebrating the accomplishments of Bury’s children in care and care leavers.
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Three of the best to receive borough’s highest honour
Three Bury residents are set to be awarded Freedom of the Borough in recognition of their long public service.
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Care leavers personal adviser shortlisted for national award
One of Bury Council’s Next Chapter Leaving Care Team, Sharon Duncan, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Personal Adviser of the Year Award.
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Extra Care housing scheme rated ‘Good’ providing safe and compassionate care
Falcon and Griffin Extra Care scheme has been rated ‘Good’ and found by government inspectors to be safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
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Saving energy – and tailored to swifts!
Ramsbottom Library is now home to clean energy, dry rooms and a safe nest for migratory birds!
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Bury schools wear odd socks to stamp out bullying
Schools across Bury are joining forces this November to support Anti-Bullying Week, which runs from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November, under the national theme ‘Power for Good’.
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