Christmas party for foster children and their carers
Christmas came early when a party was held for 260 foster children and their carers at the Elizabethan Suite.
Topics: Social issues
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Night cafe to support the homeless in Bury
A new night cafe to help homeless people in Bury has been opened by the Mayor of Bury, Councillor Dorothy Gunther.
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New £2 million adult care facility nears completion
A £2 million refurbishment of a rehabilitation centre for people who need to regain their confidence and skills to manage everyday living tasks is nearly complete.
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Teaming up to find forever homes for soaring number of children in care
A NEW “super” team is being launched to boost the search for forever families for children waiting for adoption – which for the first time are outstripping the number of registered adopters.
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Bury Means Business: information event for the care sector
Calling all businesses in the care sector!
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Empowering disabled people - Bury’s bid to become FAB
A historic town centre pub is the first business in Bury to become accredited with FAB (Friendly Aware Bury) status.
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Get your code NOW for 30 hours' free childcare
Parents who have applied for a 30 hours' free childcare code and have not received one can call HMRC on 0300 123 4097 to be issued one over the phone.
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Have you signed up for your free childcare?
Parents are urged to take advantage of extra childcare and help with costs when a new system starts in September.
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Your chance to vote for community project funding
Residents are invited to vote for which community projects will receive up to £1,000 funding for work in their neighbourhoods.
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‘Good’ rating for Bury’s Reablement Service
Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission have given Bury’s Reablement Service the second top rating of ‘Good’.
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Funding available for community groups across the borough
Community groups are invited to apply for up to £1,000 for local projects that improve the health and wellbeing of residents in their neighbourhood.
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Community groups win £5,000 of funding
Six local groups have a won a total of £5,000 from a public ‘dragons’ den’ to improve green spaces and people’s health and wellbeing.
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Work begins on £8.5m extra care scheme
A development to provide much needed housing for older people in Bury has started on site this week following a ground-breaking ceremony.
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Lucy is North West Stonewall Ally of the Year
A Bury Council employee has been honoured by lobbying group Stonewall who have chosen her as their North West Ally of the Year.
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£2 million transformation of adult care facility begins
A £2 million refurbishment of a rehabilitation centre for people who need to regain their confidence and skills to manage everyday living tasks has begun.
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Bury needs foster carers for teenagers
Bury is seeking to recruit foster carers who can offer a safe, nurturing and stable home to teenagers who may have previously experienced severe neglect or trauma.
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Prestwich needs you – vote for Parklife funding
Forget Strictly and I’m a Celebrity - the big public vote is coming up in Prestwich!
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Bury renews its Fairtrade status
Bury has renewed its Fairtrade Borough status for a further two years following its ongoing commitment to promoting Fairtrade principles.
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Stand together in the fight against domestic violence and abuse
Council leaders are urging everyone in Bury to show their support for the White Ribbon Campaign against domestic violence and abuse.
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Businesses – want to show your support for Bury Pride?
Bury Pride is pleased to offer a number of sponsorship opportunities to local businesses for next year’s celebrations.
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