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.
Bury Council is committed to making sure every child has access to the right support to succeed in education.
For some pupils, this means providing specialist provision that goes beyond what can be delivered in a mainstream classroom.
The proposed Ash Grove Alternative Provision Academy would bring together services that are currently spread across different locations, creating a purpose-d
Bury Council has welcomed new government plans to reform the youth justice system, while setting out its own vision for a stronger, more locally focused approach to supporting young people and preventing offending.
Join us on Sunday 16 August 2026 at the Whitefield Live Well Centre for a free family fun day.
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 £
New figures show growing impact of early support for children and families.
New figures released for Bury reveal that underage drinking is at an all-time low
A new family hub has officially opened! Chesham Fold Family Hub, at 89 Chesham Fold Road, Bury, is now open for families to find support and community activities.
As Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week (2–8 February) begins, Bury schools are helping to lead the way by taking a stand against hate crime.
Plans to restrict the number and location of hot food takeaways are being discussed, and the public will be offered their say.
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’.
This November marks the first-ever National Care Leavers Month (NCLM), an extended celebration dedicated to recognising care-experienced young people and their achievements, and raising awareness of the challenges they face.
Children from St John’s CE Primary School joined the Leader of Bury Council and Cabinet Member for the Environment and Climate Change to officially open the newly refurbished Riverside Gardens pocket park and play area in the heart of Radcliffe town centre.
Bury Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Dunne as its new director of early years, education and skills.
The Early Years team at Whitefield Children’s Centre has been revitalising its garden to create a new play area designed to give young children the best possible start in life.
Services and support for children and young people, and their families, in Bury with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are improving – but there is more work to do, a recent Department for Education (DfE) and NHS England (NHSE) review has shown.
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary in Bury has proudly announced the official opening of its new resource provision facility.
Work is about to start on the expansion of Millwood primary school to improve the education of children with special needs.
Families are invited to enjoy a free session at Bury Library on Thursday (19 June) as part of a mass “rhyme time” to champion children’s literacy.
Young carers are leading the way as Bury Council launches a new strategy to ensure they receive the support they need.
