Bury’s four libraries are offering a reduced service during the national lockdown for readers to borrow and return books. Customers can go online to order books at www.bury.gov.uk/orderbooks and collect them from branches. Library members may also reserve their choice of book at https://bury.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/default A limited number of computer sessions are also available which must be booked by […]

Please see below recent planning applications in our area. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or comments. Single storey extension at rear/side and demolition of existing garage  1 Ravens Close, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0FURef. No: 66356 | Received: Tue 29 Dec 2020 | Validated: Tue 29 Dec 2020 | Status: Registered Prior notification for […]

Bury’s first community vaccination centre opened on Tuesday (15 Dec) at what was the Prestwich Walk-In centre on Fairfax Road. This is the first of several centres which will be set up across Bury over the coming weeks, in addition to those operating at hospitals for their patients. Bury residents aged 80 and above who […]

Just to wish all local residents a very happy Christmas. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2021. Bury Council and the local police are making their annual carol service online this year. This can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/buryparishchurch ‘live’ at 7pm Thursday 17th, or as it is recorded, watch at any time. Many of our […]

Please see below planning applications that have been received in the last month. Please let us know if you have any queries or points you would like us to raise. Lawful development certificate for proposed construction of a dormer to rear of property17 Hardman Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0HBRef. No: 66245 | Received: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Validated: […]

Local people’s views are being sought on the future of North Manchester General Hosptial (Crumpsall). Manchester Universities Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, is seeking our views on its proposals to redevelop the site. The plans include: Healthcare – a replacement acute hospital and modern mental health hospitalWellbeing – delivery of modern, integrated community health, care […]

As Greater Manchester enters ‘Tier 3 restrictions from 2 December 2020, T4GM have issued these updated travel guidelines. Public transport services continue to operate as normal, and that you can and should continue to travel in Greater Manchester – for work, to shop, to socialise outside in public spaces – and for many other reasons.  […]

This year we are supporting the appeal from Wood Street Mission to provide Christmas presents for struggling families. They need your help this year more than ever before, to help with Christmas after such a tough year. Wood Street Mission need donations of:– New toys, games, books or other gifts suitable for children up to 14– Children’s […]

Local businesses forced to close by the national coronavirus lockdown can apply for funding to help them through the latest financial difficulties. Bury has been allocated £3 million to distribute to eligible companies who pay business rates, covering the period from 5 November to 2 December. Local Restrictions Support Grants provide financial help to businesses […]

Please find below an update on planning applications received in the last month. Please get in touch if you require any further information or want points to be raised. Two storey extension at side/rear with roof extension; Single storey extension at front and first…  13 Silverdale Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0FDRef. No: 66173 | Received: Tue 10 […]