Last Wednesday was the regular meeting of Bury Council’s Cabinet. This is the meeting made up of the eight Labour cabinet members. Opposition Group Leaders are invited to attend but not vote – Councillor Tim Pickstone reports: Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan We have previously reported on the Greater Manchester proposals for a Clean Air […]

Just to let residents know about seven recent planning applications in our area . Please just let us know if you have any queries. Single storey rear extension 67 Glebelands Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1WF Ref. No: 63885 | Received: Tue 05 Mar 2019 | Validated: Tue 05 Mar 2019 | Status: Registered Lawful development […]

Incredible Edible Prestwich and District (IEPAD) are looking for more people to get involved in their excellent work. They are looking for more help across their sites in Prestwich and Sedgley Park. If you have an interest in growing food, like fresh air and teamwork then this could be for you. You don’t need any […]

Just to report back on a number of local issues that have been raised by residents in recent weeks: Litter – 8 new bins on their way! Thanks to a grant that your three local councillors have made to the volunteer group ‘Clean Team Prestwich’, eight new litter bins are on their way to Holyrood […]

A huge thank you to everyone who responded to the Prestwich Crime Survey towards the end of last year and the start of 2019. We had a great response, both the post and online. What we were looking to find out is local people’s views on policing in the area, to help us best represent […]

Just to let residents know about four recent planning applications in our area . Please just let us know if you have any queries. Single storey extension at rear 11 Lynton Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2QS Ref. No: 63709 | Received: Mon 28 Jan 2019 | Validated: Tue 05 Feb 2019 | Status: Registered Two/single […]

Prestwich Hospital have a volunteering open day “Spring into Volunteering” on Tuesday 12 March 2019 2-6pm. The Trust are looking for volunteers for their inpatient services at Prestwich hospital. This includes adult care services, young people’s services, the deaf service and substance misuse services. All welcome – more information from Noreen McCole 0161 271 0294.

At the last full meeting of Bury Council, Liberal Democrat Councillor Mary D’Albert asked for an update on what the Council is doing to tackle loneliness amongst older people. Q. “Could the Leader of the Council inform members what work the Council is undertaking to identify, and to reduce, levels of loneliness in older people?” […]

Just to let residents know about four recent planning applications in our area . Please just let us know if you have any queries. Single storey extension at side 315 Heywood Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2RF Ref. No: 63658 | Received: Wed 09 Jan 2019 | Validated: Wed 09 Jan 2019 | Status: Registered Lawful […]

Opening times for many public services are different over the Christmas and New Year period. Bury Council Over Christmas and New Year, most Council offices will be closed to the public from 5pm on Friday 21 December until Wednesday 2 January, unless stated otherwise in the information provided below. Throughout the Christmas and New Year period […]