It’s time to stop ignoring active travel in Whitefield
Transport Action Network (TAN) has responded to the latest consultation on the M60/M62/M66 Simister Island road project — and they’ve…
Bury Council’s Lane Rental Scheme Proposal: Political Theatre Over Practical Action
On Wednesday 16th July 2025, Bury Council’s Labour group presented a motion to Full Council under the grandiose headline “Take Back…
Northern Gateway planning application set to destroy 1500 acres of farmland in Pilsworth
🚫 Why we’re Objecting to the Northern Gateway Development (JPA 1.1) Bury Independents have deep concerns about the Northern Gateway…
BURY LABOUR REJECT RETURN OF TOWNSHIP FORUMS
Up until 2017, the six towns of Bury held regular public meetings called Township Forums. In April 2024 the Bury…
BURY INDEPENDENTS CALL FOR A REDUCTION IN WEEKEND BURIAL COSTS
Timely burials hold significant religious importance for Muslim families. Currently the burial charge in Bury for an Adult resident is…
A big first year for Bury Independents – more to come!
As the end of 2024 fast approaches, Bury Independents becomes a year old. It only seems like yesterday when a…
Shock announcement as car park charges proposed for Unsworth & Whitefield
As part of Bury Council’s plan to save £35m by making efficiency savings and introducing extra costs for residents, it…
BURY INDEPENDENTS COMMIT TO RETURN OF TOWNSHIP FORUMS
Up until 2017, the six towns of Bury held regular public meetings called Township Forums. Today the Bury Independents party…
Bury Independents party statement
Bury Independents party statement “Bury Independents Party has withdrawn its endorsement of the candidate Mr Alan Bayfield and he will…
BURY INDEPENDENTS PARTY TO STAND 9 CANDIDATES IN 9 WARDS ACROSS BURY IN MAY’S LOCAL ELECTION
BURY INDEPENDENTS PARTY TO STAND 9 CANDIDATES IN 9 WARDS ACROSS BURY IN MAY’S LOCAL ELECTION. In May’s Local Election…