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https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/operation-avro-delivers-major-results-in-bury-crackdown-on-illicit-tobacco-vapes-and-unsafe-practices-3443715?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:52:31 +0100 This year’s Bury Council elections will take place on Thursday 7 May – and residents are reminded of several key dates in the run-up to the poll. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/important-information-about-the-upcoming-council-elections-3443418?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/important-information-about-the-upcoming-council-elections-3443418?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:59:02 +0100 Primary school placements – 98% get school of preference https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/primary-school-placements-2026-3443356?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/primary-school-placements-2026-3443356?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:40:19 +0100 The Bury Council elections in the Moorside ward have been cancelled following the death of one of the candidates. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/moorside-election-cancelled-after-candidates-death-3443282?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/moorside-election-cancelled-after-candidates-death-3443282?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 Bury is set to get moving this spring with the return of the GM Walking Festival, a month‑long celebration encouraging residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to enjoy the simple power of walking. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/greater-manchester-walking-festival-launches-with-70-plus-different-walks-in-bury-3442394?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/greater-manchester-walking-festival-launches-with-70-plus-different-walks-in-bury-3442394?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:34:33 +0100 Bury Art Museum will host a major exhibition about Victoria Wood to mark the tenth anniversary of her passing. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/celebrating-victoria-wood-at-major-bury-exhibition-3442383?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/celebrating-victoria-wood-at-major-bury-exhibition-3442383?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:09:18 +0100 The candidates have been confirmed for the Bury Council elections which will take place on Thursday 7 May. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/candidates-declared-for-bury-council-elections-3442265?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/candidates-declared-for-bury-council-elections-3442265?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 Boz Park in Unsworth has officially been declared as Bury’s newest Local Nature Reserve, becoming the eighth site in the borough to receive this nationally recognised status. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/community-effort-helps-secure-local-nature-reserve-status-for-boz-park-3441578?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/community-effort-helps-secure-local-nature-reserve-status-for-boz-park-3441578?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:10:04 +0100 George Martin won today’s by-election in Tottington to become the third Reform UK member of Bury Council. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/tottington-by-election-the-full-results-3441580?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/tottington-by-election-the-full-results-3441580?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:26:17 +0100 Local resident Tina Harrison MBE will lead the way in deciding how £20 million of Pride in Place money will benefit Radcliffe over the next decade. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/radcliffe-stalwart-to-chair-20-pounds-million-pride-in-place-project-3441265?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/radcliffe-stalwart-to-chair-20-pounds-million-pride-in-place-project-3441265?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:20:28 +0100 This year’s elections to Bury Council will take place on Thursday 7 May – and residents are reminded that they will need photo ID to vote in person. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/council-elections-called-for-thursday-7-may-2026-3440768?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/council-elections-called-for-thursday-7-may-2026-3440768?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:58:00 +0100 Prestwich regeneration enters new era as demolition contractor appointed. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/prestwich-regeneration-enters-new-era-as-demo-contractor-appointed-3440632?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/prestwich-regeneration-enters-new-era-as-demo-contractor-appointed-3440632?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:11:55 +0000 Community groups across Prestwich are benefiting from a bumper £75,000 of funding awards secured by Bury Council to ensure community benefit from concert activity at Heaton Park https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/community-groups-benefit-from-heaton-park-concert-funding-for-local-good-causes-3440643?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/community-groups-benefit-from-heaton-park-concert-funding-for-local-good-causes-3440643?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:26:09 +0000 Highways crews in Bury are working rapidly in all weathers to manage the impact of this winter’s conditions on the borough’s roads. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/highways-teams-battling-the-aftermath-of-a-punishing-winter-backed-by-major-investment-to-keep-bury-moving-3440651?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/highways-teams-battling-the-aftermath-of-a-punishing-winter-backed-by-major-investment-to-keep-bury-moving-3440651?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Prestwich Travel Hub takes another step towards opening this summer. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/prestwich-travel-hub-another-step-forward-3440429?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/prestwich-travel-hub-another-step-forward-3440429?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:19:32 +0000 Prestwich is entering a new era as several major regeneration milestones have now been achieved, marking the start of visible change in the heart of the village. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/good-growth-funding-secured-for-prestwich-3439717?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/good-growth-funding-secured-for-prestwich-3439717?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:14:43 +0000 Residents have until Friday (27 March) to comment on draft development frameworks for Elton Reservoir, Walshaw and Simister/Bowlee. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/four-days-left-to-comment-on-masterplans-for-future-new-communities-3439166?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/four-days-left-to-comment-on-masterplans-for-future-new-communities-3439166?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:57:02 +0000 A further four people have been fined for dumping their waste on the streets of the borough. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/four-more-fined-for-fly-tipping-and-littering-3439134?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/four-more-fined-for-fly-tipping-and-littering-3439134?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:21:06 +0000 Radcliffe councillor Mike Smith is to become the next deputy mayor of Bury, and then mayor the following year in line with protocol. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/radcliffe-councillor-to-become-deputy-mayor-3438763?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/radcliffe-councillor-to-become-deputy-mayor-3438763?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:34:40 +0000 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/new-family-hub-opens-at-chesham-fold-3438317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/new-family-hub-opens-at-chesham-fold-3438317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Bury Metropolitan Borough Council