https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council Mynewsdesk RSS - Press releases, News, and Blog Posts. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-3b24ab90.png 128 23 en 15 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:27:42 +0100 Bury Council marked Allied Health Professions Day on 14 October 2026 by recognising the vital contribution of occupational therapists and the many other allied health professionals who support residents to live healthier, safer and more independent lives. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/allied-health-professions-day-celebrating-those-who-help-residents-live-independently-3472787?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/allied-health-professions-day-celebrating-those-who-help-residents-live-independently-3472787?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:33:23 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/bury-nurses-and-community-service-shortlisted-for-prestigious-awards-3472778?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/bury-nurses-and-community-service-shortlisted-for-prestigious-awards-3472778?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:56:34 +0100 Bury families are being encouraged to make the most of an expanded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme this half term, offering free activities, healthy meals and enriching experiences for eligible children and young people. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/free-half-term-activities-and-healthy-meals-available-for-eligible-bury-families-3471418?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/free-half-term-activities-and-healthy-meals-available-for-eligible-bury-families-3471418?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:24:26 +0100 A major investment in specialist education has been completed at Millwood Primary School, creating additional places and state-of-the-art facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bury. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/official-opening-celebrates-major-investment-in-send-education-3471779?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/official-opening-celebrates-major-investment-in-send-education-3471779?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:14:27 +0100 The transformation of Prestwich village centre has reached a major milestone, with the new Travel Hub set to open this autumn as the first completed phase of the wider regeneration of the village. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/prestwich-regeneration-reaches-major-milestone-with-travel-hub-to-open-3471374?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/prestwich-regeneration-reaches-major-milestone-with-travel-hub-to-open-3471374?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:38:36 +0100 Bury is taking another major step towards creating the jobs, opportunities and economic growth of the future. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/ps8-dot-5m-investment-brings-northern-gateway-another-step-closer-unlocking-jobs-for-future-generations-3471288?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/ps8-dot-5m-investment-brings-northern-gateway-another-step-closer-unlocking-jobs-for-future-generations-3471288?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/ps12-dot-9m-investment-programme-to-support-safer-smoother-journeys-across-bury-3471167?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/ps12-dot-9m-investment-programme-to-support-safer-smoother-journeys-across-bury-3471167?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:53:22 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/council-sets-out-financial-position-and-approach-to-setting-next-years-budget-3471108?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/council-sets-out-financial-position-and-approach-to-setting-next-years-budget-3471108?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:57:37 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/burys-send-participation-initiative-wins-regional-award-3471082?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/burys-send-participation-initiative-wins-regional-award-3471082?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:08:12 +0100 Radcliffe Library at Stand Lane will temporarily close at 1.00pm on Saturday 3 October 2026 as preparations begin to move services into their new home at The Hub. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/radcliffe-library-to-temporarily-close-ahead-of-move-to-new-ps40m-hub-3469847?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/radcliffe-library-to-temporarily-close-ahead-of-move-to-new-ps40m-hub-3469847?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0100 Bury Council and Bruntwood have welcomed the announcement of £24.1m of funding from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) Good Growth Fund to support the proposed first phase of redevelopment at Mill Gate, the retail destination at the heart of Bury town centre. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/bury-council-and-bruntwood-welcome-greater-manchester-funding-for-mill-gate-shopping-centre-3469064?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/bury-council-and-bruntwood-welcome-greater-manchester-funding-for-mill-gate-shopping-centre-3469064?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:47:01 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/make-a-difference-to-somebody-every-day-become-a-reablement-support-worker-3468660?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/make-a-difference-to-somebody-every-day-become-a-reablement-support-worker-3468660?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:49:16 +0100 Thousands of runners, spectators and volunteers came together for the return of the Bury BID 10K and Mini and Junior events, creating a fantastic atmosphere across the town. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/thousands-take-part-as-bury-bid-10k-returns-to-the-towns-streets-3468309?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/thousands-take-part-as-bury-bid-10k-returns-to-the-towns-streets-3468309?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:26:29 +0100 A significant quantity of suspected counterfeit and illicit goods has been seized following a joint operation between Bury Trading Standards and Greater Manchester Police (GMP). https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/bury-trading-standards-and-gmp-seize-thousands-of-suspected-counterfeit-goods-in-major-joint-operation-3467860?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/bury-trading-standards-and-gmp-seize-thousands-of-suspected-counterfeit-goods-in-major-joint-operation-3467860?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/improvements-coming-to-ramsbottom-market-place-3467721?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/improvements-coming-to-ramsbottom-market-place-3467721?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:36:06 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/residents-invited-to-view-proposals-for-new-specialist-school-supporting-burys-most-vulnerable-young-people-3467718?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/residents-invited-to-view-proposals-for-new-specialist-school-supporting-burys-most-vulnerable-young-people-3467718?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100 Everyone deserves a decent place to place to live and delivering more high-quality and affordable homes is a key priority for Bury Council. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/meeting-growing-housing-demand-through-the-transformation-of-pyramid-park-and-q-park-3467233?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/meeting-growing-housing-demand-through-the-transformation-of-pyramid-park-and-q-park-3467233?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:16:04 +0100 The countdown is on for the return of the Bury Running Festival, with thousands of runners set to take to the town's streets on Sunday 20 September 2026 for the Bury BID 10K and Mini and Junior events. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/thousands-set-to-take-on-the-bury-bid-10k-as-running-festival-returns-this-september-3466920?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/thousands-set-to-take-on-the-bury-bid-10k-as-running-festival-returns-this-september-3466920?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:28:17 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/health-and-wellbeing-of-veterans-and-armed-forces-personnel-at-the-heart-of-bury-armed-forces-covenant-conference-3466809?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/health-and-wellbeing-of-veterans-and-armed-forces-personnel-at-the-heart-of-bury-armed-forces-covenant-conference-3466809?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:36:56 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/youth-justice-strengthening-local-support-for-young-people-in-bury-3466534?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/youth-justice-strengthening-local-support-for-young-people-in-bury-3466534?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council