Bury Council Launches Community Drive to Safeguard Young Workers
Bury Council has been out in the community this week raising awareness among local employers about the legal requirements and vital safeguarding benefits of child employment licensing.
Regions: Greater Manchester
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Come along to the service marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Bury Parish Church on the evening of Thursday 8 May.
Supported housing to help people live independently
New housing to support those with mental health issues to live independently has come another step closer.
Road safety schemes for the coming year
Bury Council is to spend half a million pounds to improve road safety at a number of locations across the borough.
Plans to shape development in comprehensive way
Bury Council has adopted new guidance which will shape the development of sites at Elton Reservoir and Walshaw.
Primary school placements – 99% get school of preference
More than 9 out of 10 parents will be sending their child to their first choice of local primary school come the autumn.
Improving tenant housing, and targeting rogue landlords
Bury Council is urging landlords in the private sector to ensure their properties are safe, decent and have in place the necessary gas and electrical safety checks.
Top quality sports facilities coming soon to Ramsbottom
Major site works at Top Park, Ramsbottom have advanced over the winter months to create top quality sports facilities, including a £1.5m new state of the art, full size 3G floodlit-all-weather football pitch.
Bury Council connects care leavers with local businesses for career opportunities
Young care leavers in Bury are invited to a "Meet the Manager" event on Tuesday 15 April at the Fusilier Museum from 12pm to 2pm.
Illegal tobacco, vapes and counterfeit goods seized during Operation Avro
Bury trading standards and licensing officers seized £25,000 of illegal goods when they joined Greater Manchester Police in Operation Avro yesterday (10 April).
Affordable accommodation announced for care leavers in Bury
Bury Council has announced plans for new homes to help support care leavers within the borough.
Students produce powerful film to help tackle knife crime
Young people from Bury Youth Service have produced a powerful short film highlighting the dangers of knife crime.
Free SIMs with internet access available through Bury’s libraries
A successful pilot scheme offering free mobile SIM cards to those unable to afford internet access has been extended and is available from Bury’s libraries.
Woman’s £1,900 bill for fly-tipping offence
Using a ‘man with a van’ to get rid of her waste has landed a Bury woman with a bill for £1,900.
Bury Council celebrates enhanced Special Guardianship support
Bury Council has successfully launched its enhanced support offer for Special Guardians, reinforcing its commitment to providing stable and loving homes for children who cannot live with their birth parents. The event celebrated and thanked those who care for some of our children and young people and was an opportunity to hear about their experiences.
Groundbreaking marks start of work at landmark new Radcliffe school
Work has begun on Morgan Sindall Construction’s latest education project in Greater Manchester.
Transformational Prestwich regeneration ramps up
Work to transform Prestwich Village’s centre into a new beating heart for the community is to take a major step forward.
Empowering mental health recovery and promoting independence
Northern Healthcare is proud to announce the official opening of Saxon House, a new move-on supported living service located at 137 The Rock, Bury, developed in collaboration with Bury Council.
My Voice – Holocaust survivors tell their stories for all to read
The life stories of Holocaust survivors and refugees from Nazi persecution can now be read by visitors to Bury libraries thanks to a new set of books.
Social Work Week celebrates the amazing work taking place
Bury’s social workers have been nationally recognised during this week’s Social Work Week.
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