New two-story building with seven apartments planned near Heaton Park, close to Metrolink stop in Prestwich. Apartment Block Near Metrolink to Overlook Heaton Park, Bury They want to build apartments near Heaton Park. The planned building site is currently empty land and sits on Bury Old Road near Whittaker Lane; it is close to the…
A homeowner pleads with the council after constructing a home that deviates from approved plans. Man Begs Council After Building ‘Detrimental’ Home Without Permission A man built a big house. He ignored the approved plans. Now, he wants to keep changes he made. The council approved a smaller house as a replacement for a bungalow.…
Bury Council budget for 2025/26 focuses on protecting services despite funding issues, with a 5% council tax increase implemented. Bury Council Tax Spending Plans for the Next Year Revealed Bury Council decided on their budget for 2025/26. They want to protect services despite funding issues. They faced a big £19.5m financial gap. They reduced it…
Bury faces a 5% council tax rise and parking charges at free car parks. This aims to address funding challenges and protect services. Bury Council Tax Increase Planned Amid New Parking Charges The council wants a funding review. Service demand is climbing, especially adult social care. Bury Council considers charging at some free car parks.…
A new estate with 90 homes is coming to Radcliffe on the former Riverside High School site, years after its demolition. New 90 Home Estate to be Built on Old School Site After Demolition They are building 90 homes in Radcliffe. The location is on School Street. It used to be Riverside High School, where…
Structurally sound college building was demolished. Now, a school will be built on the same Radcliffe site. Council Builds School at Old College Site Despite Demolition Questions A pupil referral unit (PRU) is coming to Radcliffe. It will be on the old technical college site. Some think demolishing the old building was a mistake. The…
Council tax increase is expected. Street lighting may dim. Car park charges could be introduced to balance the budget. Bury Council Tax Rise Likely Plus Parking Charges and Lighting Changes Bury Council plans some budget changes. They might dim street lights, and car park charges may also appear. The council wants a balanced budget for…