Councillor Steve Wright

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Holyrood Ward, Bury MBC Learn more

Prestwich Roadworks August 2021

by prestwichfocus on 30 July, 2021

See below some of the most significant roadworks for August. All major roadworks this month seem to fall on Bury New Road………… The full list can be searched here.  Bury New Road (junction with Kings Road) – multi-way signals 7-8 August 2021 (United Utilities)Bury New Road (near the junction with what was Warwick Street) – multi-way signals 6-10 […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Cycle September is Coming

by prestwichfocus on 30 July, 2021

As more and more people are travelling again to work and study, we’re all being urged to think about who we can undertake more journey with ‘active travel’ (walking and cycling).  Cycle September is a global bike challenge. People can bike anywhere any time throughout September to take part – it’s not about how fit […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Prestwich Clough Day 22 August 2021

by prestwichfocus on 30 July, 2021

The popular Prestwich Clough Day is back, this year in August. The event normally takes place in May to mark the anniversary of the parkland which was gifted to the people of Prestwich 115 years ago. Because of current restrictions some things will have to be slightly different, but the team are keen to tell […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Volunteer Event at Prestwich Hospital

by stevewright on 16 July, 2021

Prestwich Hospital are looking for volunteers, with a recruitment event taking place Thursday 29 July 2021 3.00-6.00pm at ‘The Curve’ (the big new building behind the Tesco Roundabout. Greater Manchester Mental Health say: “Volunteers are a vital part of the NHS and something we very much appreciate at Greater Manchester Mental He alth NHS Foundation […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Crossing proposed on Heys Road

by stevewright on 16 July, 2021

A zebra crossing is being proposed on Heys Road, outside the high school (The Heys Academy). This will be placed atop of the existing flat top road hump outside Prestwich Arts College. This will provide enhanced facilities for pedestrians and cyclists and particularly for pupils who attend the nearby Prestwich Arts College. This is one […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Vaccinations Update

by stevewright on 16 July, 2021

Bury residents are being urged to get their Covid vaccinations and take the total number of jabs beyond the current 226,607. The latest figures show that 127,657 people have now had their first dose of the vaccination, and 98,950 residents have had both jabs. Lesley Jones, Bury’s Director of Public Health said: “The vaccination programme […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Children’s Summer Holiday Clubs

by stevewright on 2 July, 2021

Free summer holiday clubs are to be held for children and young people across Bury in August. Bury Council is working with a range of local organisations to put on activities that will be fun, challenging and exciting, while also providing parents with vital childcare. The Bury Holiday Activities and Food programme is being put […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Outdoor Church this Saturday

by stevewright on 2 July, 2021

Join Heaton Park Methodist Church this Saturday (3 July 2021) for ‘Outdoor Church’ (First Saturday of the month going forwards.) They meet at the ‘Rec’ off Heaton Street (M25 1HT) around 2.30pm for a time to pause, breathe and reflect using guided ‘pause points’ Heaton Park Methodist Church sat: “We also offer (Covid safe) snacks […]

Read more    Leave a comment

NHS Bury is offering vaccines to everyone over the age of 18, who either lives, works or studies in Bury. There are walk-up vaccination clinics every day over the next week in different places across Bury. The only one in Prestwich is on Sunday: St Gabriel’s Medical Centre, 4 Bishops Road, Prestwich. 10am to 6pm. Pfizer first dose and […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Prestwich Roadworks July 2021

by stevewright on 2 July, 2021

Please see below the significant roadworks currently scheduled for the Prestwich area for July 2021. The full list can be found here Junction of Poppythorn Lane, Glebelands Road and Nursery Road, Prestwich – 3-4 July 2021 – Road closure (Bury Council) Nursery Road (Junction with Lime Grove) – 26 July 2021, Road Closure (United Utilities) […]

Read more    Leave a comment