Bury's environment
Bury Metro Council seeks to protect and enhance the environment in a range of ways.
In Bury we are committed to making our town a great place in which to live, work, study and visit. Our ambition is to provide first class public spaces, local parks and green spaces, to be a premier retail town in the North of Greater Manchester and to make Bury a popular visitor destination.
Our vision is to work with residents, businesses and partners towards creating a 'cleaner, safer, greener' Borough.
In 2004 Bury was the proud winner of 'Best Large Town in the North West' in the regional Royal Horticultural Society North West in Bloom Competition and was nominated to represent the region in the national Britain in Bloom competition in 2005.
In September 2005 Bury scooped first prize in the 'Large Town category', of North West in Bloom, for the second year running and also picked-up a discretionary award 'Best Feature in a Public Place' for the special floral tribute to the East Lancs Railway at Sparrow Park.
In Britain in Bloom 2005 Bury were successful in achieving a silver medal which means our entry met most of the judging criteria and objectives of Britain in Bloom, included more than one section which demonstrates exceptionally high standards and, in particular, demonstrated good sustainable standards and the potential to progress to Silver-Gilt standard.
'Bury in Bloom' helps towards our vision for a 'cleaner, safer, greener' Borough by helping to regenerate our local environment by the imaginative planting of trees and shrubs, flowers and landscaping and also by conserving wildlife and nature and dealing with environmental issues such as litter, graffiti and vandalism.
To find out more about our environment-related services go to the wide range of information that is available in this section.
Links to some popular pages in this section
- Planning Services - information about development control and how to submit a planning application, building regulations, planning policy, enviornmental projects and links to a range of electronic planning services.
- Building control & regulations - Go to these pages for applications forms, information about obtaining approval, exempt building work and fees
- Bury in Bloom - detailed information about Bury's 'in bloom' campaign, gardening tips, awards to Bury, community involvement and sponsorship.
- Recycling and reducing waste - answers to frequently asked questions about Bury Metro's multi-material recycling scheme, tips on how to reduce waste and guidance about what rubbish to recycle.
- Pest Control - about Bury Metro's Pest Control Service, fees and charges and detailed information about a range of pests ranging from the common wasp and garden ants to cat fleas and earwigs.
- Bury's Energy Showhouse - packed with information, ideas and examples of ways that you can make your home more comfortable to live in, reduce the amount of energy you use and how to save some money.
To report issues or problems with the environment contact
Customer Contact Team
Main reception, Bury Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0SW or customer points at libraries
Phone: 0161 253 5353
E-mail: customercontactteam@bury.gov.uk
On-line: Report a Problem
