Residents are invited to discover a new world of learning with the latest courses run by Bury’s adult learning service. Two Open Days are being held next month (5 and 6 July) for visitors to pick up a copy of the Autumn 2019 course guide, and meet the professional staff to find out how they […]

Organisers of a free family festival taking place on Saturday, June 29, are hoping to set a new world record for the number of people dressed as bees anywhere on the planet. The current record stands at 2,176 participants and was set in 2011. The attempt – highlighting the dangerous decline of bees – will […]

Newly elected MEP for the North West will be speaking at an event in Prestwich on Saturday 6 July 2019 at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall, Fairfax Road Prestwich.  The event has been organised by Bury Liberal Democrats, but is open to all supporters and friends. Jane will be joined by member of the […]

Bury’s policy in relation to prescribing over the counter items for minor, short term conditions has been updated to include 11 additional conditions for which over the counter items should NOT routinely be prescribed by doctors. The aim is to ensure that NHS monies are not routinely spent on items where the condition will clear […]

Just a reminder about our request for feedback from residents about the Parklife weekend, and also your ideas on things that could be done differently in the future. A meeting is taking place next month to discuss feedback and we are keen to represent residents views. If you could take a few minutes to complete […]

This week is national Clean Air Day – a day to raise awareness about the need to tackle air pollution. In Greater Manchester, there is a whole week of initiatives to raise awareness about the issue and make positive steps to tackle air pollution. This year’s theme is ‘walk or cycle short journeys’. Organisers say: […]

Parents and guardians across the region are being urged to take action and book places for their children on school bus services for the next academic year. Due to high levels of demand applications received before 30 June are more likely to be allocated a place. From this date onwards if a bus is fully […]

Prestwich Carnival takes place this weekend with a fun fair day is on Saturday 22 June with the big day on Sunday 23 June 2019. As before this is a great family evening in St Mary’s Park including a fun fair, variety of stalls, free children’s activities, live music, dog show and much more! More information at their website here. The parade is […]

Just to let residents know about recent planning applications in our area . Please just let us know if you have any queries. Two storey extension at rear with juliet balcony and succah roof 54 Richmond Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0LWRef. No: 64290 | Received: Fri 07 Jun 2019 | Validated: Fri 07 Jun 2019 | Status: Registered Conversion of 2 no. […]

Parklife weekend is over for another year (although we have one more separate concert this Saturday – the Courteeners on 15 June 2019). Your local councillors we are keen to get feedback from residents about the weekend, and also your ideas on things that could be done differently in the future, so that we can […]