Bury

This year’s elections to Bury Council will take place on Thursday 4 May – and residents are reminded that they will need photo ID to vote in person.

Following a recent review of neighbourhood policing, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is pleased to launch a new neighbourhood policing model, reinforcing the prevention and reduction of crime that matters the most to the residents of Bury.

Bury Council has launched a public consultation on its Local Transport Strategy which will set out a plan for transport investment in Bury for the next 20 years and beyond.

The next phase of Bury Council’s £5.5m street lighting improvements will get under way in April.

Tennis enthusiasts are invited to a free family Open Day on Sunday (26 Mar) to mark the major investment put into tennis courts across the borough.

This week Councillor Eamonn O’Brien and Chief Executive Lynne Ridsdale met with leading industry professionals.

The Mayor of Bury is inviting young people (aged 4-19) to take part in a special creative competition celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6 May and commemorating Queen Elizabeth II.

Bury Council is to invest an extra £125,000 in tree management to help reduce a backlog of lower priority pruning and felling work on council-owned land.

Bury Council has announced that rents on Bury Market will be frozen for a further 12 months to ensure that traders can keep their costs low to benefit customers.

Bury Council is changing its Minimum Licensing Standards proposals in order to help drivers and owners of taxis and private hire vehicles.

Bury Council has appointed electric vehicle (EV) charging network Be.EV to install more than 30 new EV charging points across their land. The deal is worth upwards of £9m – fully funded by Be.EV.

Thriving in Bury, along with members of Bury Youth Cabinet, have launched a new mental health campaign, with the creation of a children and young people’s mental health service directory.

Thousands of children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals can once again take part in free school holiday activities during the Easter break.

Foster carers are to receive increased payments and allowances in recognition of the valuable work they do in giving children a home.

The first of a new fleet of electric vehicles has arrived at Bury Council in the ongoing mission to cut the borough’s carbon emissions.

This International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (Tuesday 21 March) Bury Council is reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance to racism and reminding people how to report hate crimes.

Bury Council is showing its commitment to the borough’s ‘third sector’ by securing funding for the Bury Voluntary and Community Faith Alliance (VCFA).

Increased fees will be paid to providers of social care to help ensure that Bury’s most vulnerable people will continue to be well looked after.

Hundreds of shoppers were surprised with a free bunch of flowers whilst visiting The Rock Shopping Centre ahead of Mother’s Day.

Community groups across Prestwich have been granted funding from the Parklife concerts to organise activities across the town.

Plans to improve the town centre of Whitefield have taken another step forward as part of moves to ensure that all parts of the borough are regenerated.

Bury Council is looking to bring around 135 new homes to a brownfield site next to the town centre.

Residents are reminded that they need to be on the electoral register if they want to vote in May’s council elections.

Digital donation points are to be installed at Bury Art Museum so visitors can help contribute to the financial upkeep of the historic building.

Another two offenders have been prosecuted after failing to pay fixed penalty fines for littering.

Latest details of the multi-million pound plans to regenerate Radcliffe town centre are being delivered to every home in the town.

The Build a Business programme has reached over 140 individuals at the various workshops and 1-2-1 support sessions over the last couple of years.

Bury Council’s first substantive female Chief Executive, Lynne Ridsdale, is leading from the front when it comes to International Women’s Day this week.

Richard Graham (22/01/1990) of no fixed abode was sentenced at Minshull Street Crown Court today (Friday 3 March) after he was found guilty of two counts of exposure offences and two counts of breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). He has been sentenced to three years and two months in jail.

Essential water mains renewal works are required at the junction of Manchester Road with Radcliffe Road. Work will commence on 1st April for approximately 2 weeks.

The London-based retailer officially opened its doors on Friday (24th February) and the new store is home to the brand’s Blue Vanilla and Pink Vanilla labels.

The new chief Executive of Bury Council, Lynne Ridsdale, starts a busy first-day meeting council and NHS staff across Bury today, to hear more about how Bury can continue to strengthen services and work together with Bury people to improve their lives. She will use her first 100 days to formulate priorities by listening to residents, businesses, staff and partners to understand what it is like to receive services from, work for and interact with the council as an organisation.

Bury Council and its partners have helped more than 18,340 people across the borough during the current cost of living crisis.

Celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 2ndMarch by taking part in a competition organised by Bury Libraries and Bury Catering in primary schools.

Two more bike libraries have opened in Bury, allowing adults and children alike to borrow a bike for free, at Clarence Park and Openshaw Park.

Bury once again stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, on this the first anniversary of the invasion of the country.

Bury Council is allocating an extra £400,000 to help the borough’s most vulnerable through the cost of living crisis and show residents that it is on their side during these tough times.

A brand new £10,000 outdoor gym is now in place at Clarence Park to support residents to achieve their fitness goals and boost their wellbeing.