Councillor Steve Wright

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Holyrood Ward, Bury MBC Learn more

Vaccination Update

by stevewright on 18 June, 2021

Three-quarters of all adults in Bury have now received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, 120,340 people and 86,395 residents have received their second jab. Bury is now vaccinating everyone over the age of 18, and a number of walk-in (i.e. no appointment needed) clinics are being set up every week. We get the […]

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All change for bin collections next week…

by stevewright on 18 June, 2021

Don’t forget that bin collection rounds change next week, 21 June 2021.  There is no change to how often bins are emptied but collection days will change for most households. Around 5% (4,000 households) will have their brown bin emptied on a different day to their other bins (blue, green and grey). The changes will save […]

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Businesses urged to apply for Covid grants

by stevewright on 18 June, 2021

Hundreds of businesses across Bury could miss out on vital business rates relief simply because they have not applied for it. A huge range of businesses – from shops and restaurants to gyms and art galleries – are eligible to benefit from the extension of rates discounts for another year, which started in April 2020.  […]

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Prestwich Roadworks June 2021

by stevewright on 4 June, 2021

Please see below the main roadworks scheduled for the Prestwich area for June 2021. Full list available here. Bury Old Road – at the junction with Upper Wilton Street near Heaton Park Metrolink, multi-way signals 8-10 June 2021, Virgin Media. Bury New Road – at the junction with Butterstile Lane, multi-way signals 17-22 June 2021, […]

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Businesses urged to apply for new rates relief

by stevewright on 4 June, 2021

Thousands of businesses across the borough could be eligible for new discounts on business rates that come into effect on 1 July. A huge range of businesses – from shops and restaurants to gyms and art galleries – will benefit from the extension of rates discounts for another year. However, applications must be submitted to […]

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Vaccination Update

by stevewright on 4 June, 2021

A total of 112,348 people registered with a Bury GP have now had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine – and 76,180 residents have now received their second jab. If you are eligible for a vaccine you can book in the following ways: Book an appointment at one of our local vaccination clinics Book […]

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Next week is Carers Week

by stevewright on 4 June, 2021

Carers Week, which runs from 7 to 13 June, is an annual campaign that recognises the vital contribution of the UK’s unpaid carers – supporting family members and friends who are older, have a disability, mental or physical illness or need extra help as they grow older. This year everyone is urged to come together […]

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Vaccination Update

by stevewright on 21 May, 2021

A total of 103,821 people registered with a Bury GP have now had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine – and 66,172 residents have now received their second jab. If you are aged 34 and over you can visit the NHS National Booking Service or call 119 to book your first dose appointment, or book an […]

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Changes to Bin Collection Rounds

by stevewright on 21 May, 2021

From 21 June our Waste Management Service will introduce new, more efficient collection rounds.  This will mean:  a change in collection day for most households, but not all; around 5% (approx 4,000 households) will have a separate collection day for their brown bin. How often we empty bins will not change During June extra one-off […]

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Congratulations Prestwich Heys

by stevewright on 21 May, 2021

Congratulations to our local football team, Prestwich Heys, who are celebrating promotion to the North West Counties League Premier Division. The promotion is as a result of a restructure of non-professional leagues. As one of the top teams in Division One North Heys was entitled to apply for the Premier Division which has now been […]

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