We're facing difficult decisions as costs continue to rise faster than available funding.

Find out more and have your say on our 2027/28 budget proposals

This consultation is open until Monday 30 November 2026.

Welcome to Bury Council

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Council Tax

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Waste and recycling

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Household waste and recycling centres
Bulky waste
Assisted collections

What your council does

What your council does: Parks, outdoor play and open spaces
What your council does: Adult social care
What your council does: Early support team (Portage)

Council and Democracy

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Consultations

Housing

Housing Services
Bury Housing Strategy Consultation
Repairs
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Housing Register
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Social Care

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Voluntary Opportunities
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Education and Childcare

Free school meals
Primary school admissions
Secondary school admissions
School term dates
Bury SEND Local Offer

Planning and Building Control

View and comment on planning applications and appeals
Article 4 Directions
Bury Town Centre Masterplan

Cost of Living Support

Crisis and Resilience Fund
Let's manage tough times
Resettlement grants

Leisure

Bury Culture Strategy
Outdoor play areas
Events and street parties
Allotments

Benefits

Make a Housing Benefits claim
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Benefits calculator and budget planner

Births, Deaths and Ceremonies

Business

Paying your Business Rates
New taxi driver licence
Premises licence applications
Council owned land and property

Regeneration

Bury Market regeneration
Prestwich Village regeneration
Radcliffe regeneration

Roads, Travel and Parking

Report a pot hole
Car parks in Bury town centre
Resident Parking Scheme permits

Work and Skills

View or apply for Bury Council jobs on Greater Jobs
Bury Works: Digital for All

Adult Learning

Course guides
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Libraries and Archives

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eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines

Leader's Blog

Councillor Eamonn O'Brien

Read regular blog posts from Bury Council's Leader, discussing what he's doing to support local residents and communities.

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Keep up to date with Bury news

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Welcome to Bury Council

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