More than 5,000 children ‘persistently absent’ from Bury schools in past year Figures published by Bury Council show overall absence has risen sharply from pre-pandemic levels Manchester Evening News · Dec 9, 2022
New speed camera launched to tackle anti-social driving and increase road safety “Speed limits are in place for a reason." Manchester Evening News · Dec 8, 2022
New council chief for Bury as current deputy steps up Lynne Risdale will take over chief executive role after current chief Geoff Little retires Manchester Evening News · Dec 7, 2022
Affordable homes for older people set for former special school site Up to 30 specialist homes could be built at the site Manchester Evening News · Nov 28, 2022
Screams heard as man putting up Christmas tree plunges from cherry picker The council worker was helping with decorations when he plunged through a glass canopy on Monday morning. Daily Record · Nov 21, 2022
6G firm fined for building 'unacceptable' underground chamber and installing equipment in housing estate IX Wireless Ltd have been the subject of enforcement action by Bury Council after carrying out work they were not permitted to do Manchester Evening News · Nov 17, 2022
Bury’s longest serving councillor set to avoid being thrown out for failing to attend meetings Yvonne Wright has not attended a council meeting since May 27 Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022
Council left £40,000 out of pocket after firm hired to build new skate park goes bust Building work has stopped on the £225,000 skate park project in Clarence Park, Bury Manchester Evening News · Oct 26, 2022
Council urged to question the need for controversial 1,100 home development by petition signed by over 3,400 "What would it take for them to be open to a discussion to change the amount of houses they’re proposing?” Manchester Evening News · Oct 11, 2022
Victoria Cross war hero, 18, who lost his life saving his commanding officer honoured 100 years on A park has been renamed in honour of Private George Peachment, VC Manchester Evening News · Sep 28, 2022
Work on £225,000 skate park stops as contractor goes bust The skate and wheel sport area in Clarence Park was set to open next year Manchester Evening News · Sep 23, 2022
Plans for ‘unique’ new town centre café selling raw cookie dough Rawkies hope the concept will mean the potential Bury outlet will be the first of many Manchester Evening News · Sep 14, 2022
Search for new Bury Council chief executive begins after Geoff Little announces date for retirement A new appointment to the top job at the council is expected by December Manchester Evening News · Sep 1, 2022
Residents left bemused after council workers resurface road AROUND their cars Bury council have vowed to finish the job Manchester Evening News · Sep 1, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Aug 30, 2022 High street bank confirms commitment to Bury as refurbishment plans revealed HSBC plan to remodel the interior of their grade ii listed branch in the town
Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022 Residents baffled after workers resurface road AROUND parked cars “Not fit for purpose."
Manchester Evening News · Aug 25, 2022 Plans approved to turn Bury’s ‘historic’ Heaton House into 23-bed HMO flats The building is described as a non-designated heritage asset
Manchester Evening News · Aug 15, 2022 Industrial park alongside M66 set for expansion and refurbishment The owners of the Pilsworth industrial estate say it is currently 'run down and tired’ and in need of investment
Manchester Evening News · Aug 11, 2022 Flats plan for former bank building where windows will need to remain closed in hot weather due to traffic noise The RBS branch in Radcliffe closed in 2018
Manchester Evening News · Aug 5, 2022 New artificial full-size pitch and pavilion set to boost grass roots football in Radcliffe The new pitch will adapt into different sizes suitable for many age groups to use
Manchester Evening News · Aug 4, 2022 ‘It looks like a prison’: Backlash over flagship building dubbed ‘Radcliffe rustbucket’ 'It offends my eyes which is is ironic because it looks like a place to house offenders'
Manchester Evening News · Jul 29, 2022 Elderly woman claims she was summoned to court in council tax dispute despite paying Bury Council have since apologised, but the resident says she feels it is 'not enough'
Manchester Evening News · Jul 26, 2022 More than 3,500 of Bury’s ‘most vulnerable and in need’ still waiting on £150 cost of living payment Conerns have been raised that many of the borough's most in need residents have yet to receive the payment as the cost of living crisis deepens
Manchester Evening News · Jul 21, 2022 Bury Council to lobby Ministry of Defence for £2m to save historic Castle Armoury drill hall Once a castle, the drill hall is 'an important part of the current identity history of Bury'
Manchester Evening News · Jul 16, 2022 Passengers in Bury face inflation busting rise in Hackney carriage taxi fares Average fares for a two mile journey are set to go up by more than 13 per cent