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October 10, 2009

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High school pupils across Bury are learning how to “Bsafe, Bcool” in a project on the theme of anti-social behaviour. It aims to steer youngsters away from daily dangers and encourage them to act responsibly in the community. Year 9 pupils from 11 high schools are taking part in the two-week event, which is funded through the [...]

October 1, 2009

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I was very disappointed to come to work this week and receive calls about a graffiti attack around Whittaker Lane and outside Prestwich Library, I’m sure that you are too. If anyone reading this email can accurately give me a time over the weekend that they can say these crimes may have been committed [...]

October 1, 2009

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Bury Council’s trading standards team is warning residents to be on their guard after a council tax scam was uncovered. The scam involves fraudsters posing as council staff, who are telephoning residents to say they have paid too much council tax and then asking for their bank account details so that a refund can be processed. The [...]