Bury Council

Bury Council Local Council in Greater Manchester. Bury Council is one of 10 local authorities in Greater Manchester. The organisation serves 191,000 people.

Find out more about our services at www.bury.gov.uk

Social Media Acceptable Use Policy: https://www.bury.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/social-media-acceptable-use-policy The local authority area is made up of the township areas of Bury East, Bury West, Radcliffe, Whitefield, Prestwich, Ramsbottom. This account is not monitored 24/7 for services and to get in touch please visit our website: https://www.bury.gov.uk/

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03/06/2026

Prestwich Library has reopened at the Phoenix Centre 📚

Come along and make full use of the facilities as the library begins its next chapter, ahead of its future move to Prestwich Village Centre.

Thank you to everyone for your patience – we’re pleased to be welcoming you back😊

When is the library open?

➡️Tuesday: 10am to 4.30pm
➡️Wednesday: 10am to 4.30pm
➡️Thursday: 12.30pm to 7pm
➡️Friday: 10am to 4.30pm
➡️Sunday: 9.30am to 1pm

A bright future for Prestwich 📚🌟

As part of the £100 million redevelopment of the Longfield Centre, Prestwich Library will move into its permanent new home at the heart of Prestwich Village Centre – creating a welcoming, modern space for residents to read, learn and connect.

Bury Libraries

The incident at Church Street West in Radcliffe has now ended and the road is re-opening.
02/06/2026

The incident at Church Street West in Radcliffe has now ended and the road is re-opening.

TRAVEL ALERT – Radcliffe Due to an ongoing incident, Church Street West in Radcliffe has been closed in both directions....
02/06/2026

TRAVEL ALERT – Radcliffe

Due to an ongoing incident, Church Street West in Radcliffe has been closed in both directions.

Avoid the area, if possible and allow extra travel time.

M66 latest - the northbound carriageway and 1 lane southbound have now reopened. Thank you for your patience as the poli...
02/06/2026

M66 latest - the northbound carriageway and 1 lane southbound have now reopened. Thank you for your patience as the police dealt with this incident. The vehicle is awaiting recovery and repairs will be taking place to the central reservation

Moorisde Election - 18th June Want a postal vote? The deadline is Wednesday, 3 June 2026. Applications can be made onlin...
02/06/2026

Moorisde Election - 18th June

Want a postal vote? The deadline is Wednesday, 3 June 2026. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

Other key dates to remember 👇

Need Voter ID to vote in person? You can apply for free Voter ID here: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/applying-a-voter-authority-certificate The deadline for applying is 5pm 10th June 2026.
You can also check the list of accepted ID here: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id

The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is Wednesday, 10 June 2026. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote

Severe delays on the M66 due to a crash
02/06/2026

Severe delays on the M66 due to a crash

01/06/2026

TRAVEL ALERT: 🚧 Overnight resurfacing works - Rochdale Rd/Heywood St/Bond St junction

📅 1–5 June 2026
🕗 8pm–6am (overnight to minimise disruption)
⛔ Heywood Street closed (Mason Street to Rochdale Road)
⛔ Heywood St and Bond St closed at their junctions with Rochdale Road
✅ Rochdale Road will be signal controlled, so through traffic can still travel along it.
🔁 Overnight diversion route: Heywood Street > Parkhills Road > Wellington Road > Manchester Road > Angouleme Way > Rochdale Road
🦺 Operatives on site to ensure everyone’s safety
🙏 Thanks for your patience while we improve the road surface

*UPDATE - daily lane closures on Rochdale Road*

⚠️ Lane closures for pedestrian safety improvements will be ongoing until the end of June when the junction fully re-opens ✅

These improvements are part of Fishpool and Pimhole Bee Active Travel Scheme to enhance connectivity to Bury town centre and local facilities.

We’re making it safer and easier to walk, wheel or cycle, helping to reduce local car trips and encourage healthier, greener ways to travel

Part of the Bee Network, funded by UK Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS)/GM Mayor’s Challenge Fund

More ➡️ https://www.bury.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/fishpool-phase-2-and-pimhole-bee-active-travel-scheme

The cancer awareness roadshow will be visiting Bury at the following dates and locations👇Thursday 4th June – Morrisons...
01/06/2026

The cancer awareness roadshow will be visiting Bury at the following dates and locations👇

Thursday 4th June – Morrisons, Ramsbottom
Friday 5th June – Tesco, Prestwich
Saturday 13th June – Radcliffe Carnival
Thursday 18th June – Morrisons, Whitefield

The friendly team will be on hand to talk to the residents of Bury about the signs and symptoms of cancer you should look out for, cancer screening and what to do if you’re worried about cancer.

Finding cancer early can make all the difference. Why not come along and “Get Cancer Clever”?

Ramsbottom Streets for All presentation eventThank you to everyone who shared feedback on the proposals for Ramsbottom -...
01/06/2026

Ramsbottom Streets for All presentation event

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback on the proposals for Ramsbottom - we’ve listened and revised our plans to make it easier, safer and more attractive for everyone to travel to and around Ramsbottom town centre.

Following responses from more than 1,500 residents and businesses we have made changes to the proposals including removing the proposed one-way system.

The revised scheme will:
✅ Provide new and improved crossings
✅ Widen and improve footpaths
✅ Retain a 20mph speed limit
✅ Support walking, wheeling and cycling

Come along to our public presentation event to find out more and ask questions:
📍 Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AJ
📅 Tuesday 2 June 2026, 5pm to 6pm

Read more in the comments👇

A great afternoon in great weather. Well done to all those involved 👏
01/06/2026

A great afternoon in great weather. Well done to all those involved 👏

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