Judging is now under way for the inaugural Bury Education Awards, launched by Bury Council in partnership with the Bury Times to celebrate the outstanding contribution of schools, educational settings, staff, governors and young people across the borough.
Two nurses employed by the Northern Care Alliance and working as part of Bury Council’s Urgent Community Response Service, Joanne Duxbury and Nicola Crombleholme, have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to community healthcare after being selected to receive the prestigious Queen's Nurse Award.
Bury Council and Bury Youth Service have been recognised with a prestigious North West ADCS Impact Award for helping young people with SEND shape and improve services across the borough through the Bury Changemakers initiative.
People looking for a rewarding career that changes lives are being encouraged to find out more about becoming a Reablement Support Worker with Bury Council's highly rated Adult Social Care Service.
Sally Shaw, Environmental Protection Officer at Bury Council and Co-Chair of the National Contaminated Land Officers Group (NCLOG), has been recognised in the prestigious ENDS Report Power List 2026 for her outstanding contribution to the contaminated land profession.
Bury Adult Learning Service hosted its annual Learner of the Year Event at The Fusilier Museum in Bury, celebrating the achievements and success of learners from across the borough.
Unsworth Councillor Mohammed Tahir Rafiq has been sworn in as the Mayor of Bury for the new municipal year (2026/27).
Bury Council has welcomed a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), recognising strong person-centred care, effective partnerships and a clear focus on helping people live independently.
Hoyle Nursery School is celebrating after achieving the prestigious Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools Award, becoming one of only three Nursery Schools in the country to hold this nationally recognised accreditation.
Foster Care Fortnight returns from 11–24 May 2026, celebrating the power of fostering and sharing the diverse stories of carers and children across the community. This year’s theme, ‘This is Fostering’, shines a spotlight on the real experiences, dedication and impact of foster carers.
