First it was the giant Atom Valley development scheme, then a 1,550-home plan foir Bowlee and Simister sparked locals into action

The Atom Valley scheme is expected to bring a £7bn boost to the regional economy

Residents did not believe complaints would result in ‘meaningful resolution’ or ‘sustained improvement’

But new crossings and a 20mph zone are still on the cards

The site includes historic farmland

Reform is now tied with the Radcliffe First group as the second largest party on the council

Voters across Bury will head to the polls on May 7. Here is what the people of Bury, Prestwich and Radcliffe had to say in the run up to the Local Elections

It is hoped the move could attract more businesses to the area

Competition for places can be high

Items from Victoria Wood's career, including photos from her childhood in Bury and handwritten scripts, are set to go on display in Bury

This year, the Prestwich Carnival will be supported by it's bigger, louder neighbour.

Opening hours at the Bury cafe will extend into the night

A cafe in Bury is hoping to branch out

Voters will elect a third of the councillors for the borough on Thursday, May 7

The site will be part of JD Sports' headquarters work campus in Bury.

Things are falling into place for the £100m revamp - but locals are being urged to 'be patient'.

The M.E.N. spoke to residents of Prestwich, Bury, about the council tax increase

The election is taking place early despite the extra cost.

The library will close temporarily before reopening at a new location for the duration of the works.

The Bury bartender is the registered director of a cocktail bar

Councils face criticism for upping taxes every year whilst spending millions on massive infrastructure projects. But why?

Prestwich will face more road closures - including on the weekends. Business owners aren't happy.

Residents in Tottington will have to head to the polls TWICE in the space of a month.

The works are a combination of planned and urgent repairs and maintenance works

Two of the borough's leisure centres will be improved.

Bury Council was investigating complaints from residents

The rise comes alongside other measures to raise the council's income and budget-cutting measures.

'Times are tough, but there are many reasons to be optimistic too'

Council bosses say the new tools will also 'improve services'.