Improvement works begin on North Trail at Philips Park, Whitefield
Bury Council and the Nationwide Cycling Academy have announced that improvement works to the popular North Trail mountain bike route within Philips Park, Whitefield have now begun.
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Have your say on the future of Ramsbottom Market
Residents and businesses are being invited to share their views on the potential return of Ramsbottom Market.
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Fake goods worth £3 million found in trading standards raid
More than 5,000 fake luxury goods worth £3.1 million have been uncovered in Bury by trading standards officers.
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Candidates declared for Tottington by-election
The candidates have been confirmed for the Tottington by-election which will take place on Thursday 2 April.
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Drop-in sessions to help you quit smoking
Two drop-in sessions will be held in Radcliffe next Wednesday (11 March) to give people expert advice and support to give up smoking.
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Residents at Choices for Living Well (Killelea) Receive Outstanding Care in Top-Rated Rehabilitation Service
Residents at Choices for Living Well (Killelea) are benefiting from an Outstanding level of rehabilitation care, as confirmed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its November 2025 assessment.
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Bury’s Right to Grow Initiative sows more seeds with new group at Abingdon Close, Whitefield.
Bury Council today celebrated the launch of the borough’s second community food-growing project under the new ‘Right to Grow’ initiative, with a growing group of neighbours from Whitefield.
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Secondary School Placements 2026
Children going to their first choice of secondary school has increased since 2025.
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Council by-election called for Thursday 2 April 2026
Following the resignation of Councillor Luis McBriar, two requests from registered electors in Tottington have been made to the Returning Officer for a by-election to be held in the Tottington ward. The successful candidate will be elected for a two-year term, which is the remaining period available for this appointment.
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Bury Council Statement on SEND White Paper
Bury Council welcomes the publication of the government’s SEND white paper and will take time to carefully review and reflect on its findings.
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£30m 9-year investment upgrades 60+ miles of Bury roads as £4m more approved!
Bury Council’s £30 million highway investment programme has already transformed more than 60 miles (96.5km) of roads across the Bury borough, delivering safe and noticeably smoother journeys for residents. A further £4million has now been approved, enabling road improvement works to continue through to March 2027.
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Protecting services as budget is set for coming year
Bury Council has set a budget for 2026/27 which aims to protect public services while meeting major ongoing funding challenges.
The council had been forecasting a financial gap of £14m for the next financial year because of increasing costs and rising demand for intensive services such as social care, but this has been reduced to £3.9m.
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Bury Council acts swiftly to manage landslip on the A56 in Ramsbottom
Bury Council has introduced traffic management measures on the A56 in Ramsbottom, near Park Farm, as emergency works are carried out in response to an ongoing landslip affecting the road.
The landslip has caused a dangerous dip in the road surface, prompting the installation of temporary traffic signals to protect road users while remedial works take place. These signals will remain in place un -
Mayor launches children’s writing competition
The Mayor of Bury has launched a writing competition for Bury children to say why they love living here.
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Bury’s young voters elect their new Youth MP
Thousands of young people in Bury seized the chance to play their part in the democratic process.
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Investing in our health and leisure
Bury Council has agreed investment of £4.5 million on improving its two leisure centres in Ramsbottom and Bury.
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Council approves consultation on draft plans for future new communities
Outline plans for around 6,000 new homes and new schools, alongside major transport improvements including new roads, a Metrolink stop, enhanced public transport and new walking and cycle routes, have been approved for consultation by Bury Council Cabinet members.
Councillors met to consider draft Development Frameworks for Elton Reservoir, Walshaw and Simister/Bowlee. These plans, which s -
Mini-market ordered to close after multiple law-breaking
Bury Council have used new powers to close Express Mini Market in the town centre after numerous breaches of the law,
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Essential repairs to the window lintels at Ramsbottom Pool & Fitness Centre
Essential repairs to the window lintels mean the pool at Ramsbottom Pool and Fitness Centre will be temporarily closed for up to four weeks, starting on 23 February.
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It's never too late to start your own business!
Over 50 and thinking of starting your own business? Sign up for expert free advice at Bury Library on Thursday 5 March.
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