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  • Earlier liver health checks for people in Bury

    A new specialist liver scanner, known as a Fibro Scan, is helping to detect the signs of liver disease in minutes rather than weeks.
    The scanner, provided by Bury Council’s Public Health team, is now being used to support the early identification and prevention of liver disease across the borough.
    The investment comes at an important time, as there has been a sharp rise in deaths of men und

    Nurse demonstrating machine

  • Transforming play in Prestwich

    Play is a vital part of every child's development by helping children build confidence, develop social skills, stay active and explore the world around them.
    Well-designed playgrounds create welcoming community spaces that bring families and neighbours together.
    Residents across Prestwich are being invited to have their say on exciting plans to improve three local playgrounds as part of a £

    Playground equipment

  • Applications open for new £40,000 Bury Culture Fund

    Community organisations across Bury are being invited to apply for a share of £40,000 through the new Bury Culture Fund, a grants programme to support community-led arts, culture and heritage activities across the Bury borough.

    A man and baby looking at paintings in an art gallery.

  • More than five tonnes of waste cleared as partners and residents unite

    People came together to make immediate changes and reaffirm their commitment to long-term improvements in a major day of action at Baguley Crescent.
    Council colleagues, fire and rescue teams, police and residents collected more than five tonnes of waste, and had it removed from the Prestwich neighbourhood.
    Residents, Bury Council, GMP, GMFRS, ward councillors and community partners joined

    Picture of group of people with litter pickers

  • Bury shares evidence to help shape national adult social care reform

    The way adults in Bury are supported to live independently, stay well and recover at home has been highlighted to the Prime Minister ahead of the Government's expected announcement on social care reform.
    Bury Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care has set out the lessons learned here that he believes can help shape a stronger national system as the Government prepares to anno

    Image of the Town Hall in Bury

  • Celebrating ten years of partnership helping deliver Bury's ambitions

    For the last ten years, the Bury Business Leadership Group (BBLG) has brought together business leaders, partners and the council to shape opportunities for residents, support economic growth and help ensure investment remains connected to the needs of local communities.

    Dr Andrew Roberts, chair of the Bury Business Leadership Group and Managing Director of Avoira speaking at the event

  • Green heart of our communities recognised in Green Flag Awards

    From family walks and community events to volunteering opportunities and spaces that support health and wellbeing, Bury's parks and green spaces are at the heart of life across the borough.
    They bring people together, help communities thrive and create places where residents can connect with nature, stay active and take pride in where they live.
    As Love Parks Week approaches, Bury Council i

    Picture of a park

  • Setting out the shape and ambitions of Bury

    Bury Council has reached another key milestone in preparing a new Local Plan that will help shape the future of all our six towns and communities, guiding how communities grow, develop and thrive over the coming decades.
    The Government requires all local councils to produce long-term plans for their areas and the Local Plan will sit alongside the adopted Places for Everyone Joint Plan as a key

    Text which ays Public Biry Local Plan (regulation 19) and pictures of buildings

  • Bury Council officer recognised in national environmental Power List

    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.

  • Helping Bury families make healthier food choices

    Children and families across Bury will benefit from healthier neighbourhoods after Bury Council adopted new planning guidance to help improve local food environments and support healthier lifestyles.

    photograph of a plate of salad and junk food with a person rejecting the junk with a raised hand
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