The Latest Breaking News from Bury Council

Huge £100m project is going to 'transform' Prestwich as residents urged to have their say

The Longfield Centre is set to be redeveloped over the next few years with a mix of shops, homes, public space and a health centre

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2022

Parents told to 'get a grip' after arson attack leads Morrisons to ban kids from store

Supermarket giant Morrisons took the bold step at its Whitefield, Greater Manchester outlet, after an arson attack was undertaken risking the lives of 160 people who were there at the time

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

The genius sniffer dogs hunting down dodgy tobacco worth THOUSANDS

Specially-trained dogs are working with officers to clamp down on illicit goods in Bury

Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2022

Thirteen Bury council bosses earned more than £100k this year - with the chief executive paid nearly £190k

Another 29 workers will earn more than £57,000 this year a report on executive pay levels shows

Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2022

Woman dragged before court and slapped with fine after letting dog poo pile up in her back yard

"Neighbours should not have to put up with the dreadful smell"

Manchester Evening News · Feb 18, 2022

Bury council leader asked if he’s ‘choosing to ignore’ 6,100 name petition against development masterplan

The council was presented with a petition in November calling for a rethink on the controversial 15-year development plan for the region, Places For Everyone

Manchester Evening News · Jan 26, 2022

Council sets out improvements after inspector’s children’s services report found youngsters at ‘risk of serious harm’

Bury Council have promised ‘swift and decisive action to address the areas for improvement identified by Ofsted’

Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2022

Scrapping council tax discounts on empty homes set to raise £750,000 per year

Bury Council said the changes, which will affect the owners of around 1,800 properties, will see additional funds used to 'support essential services'

Manchester Evening News · Jan 17, 2022