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Parklife Community Fund open for applications

by prestwichfocus on 18 January, 2022

Community groups in Prestwich are invited to bid for a share of £27,000 brought in from the last Parklife festival in Heaton Park. The annual concert donates money for a Community Fund which is distributed to local organisations in Bury, Rochdale and Manchester boroughs which are based nearest the park. Priority is given to groups […]

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Planning Applications Update Holyrood Ward January 2022

by prestwichfocus on 18 January, 2022

Please find below planning applications received in our area in the last month. As always, please do not hesitate to get in touch if we can provide any further information. Single storey side extension; Single storey rear extension  67 Poppythorn Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3BYRef. No: 67927 | Received: Wed 22 Dec 2021 | Validated: Fri 07 Jan 2022 | Status: […]

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The person who has led Bury Council’s response to the coronavirus crisis has won a special award from the Mayor of Bury. Lesley Jones received the accolade for her ‘Outstanding Contribution to the people of Bury’ at the annual staff awards for council and Bury NHS CCG staff. Councillor Tim Pickstone, the Mayor of Bury, […]

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Prestwich Roadworks January 2022

by prestwichfocus on 5 January, 2022

Please see below a list of the main roadworks scheduled for January. The full list can be found here. Bury New Road (Just opposite TGI Fridays), 16 January 2021, Lane Closures (BT)Pinfold Drive, 30 January 2022, 2 way signals (United Utilities)Bury Old Road (between Heys Road and Orange Hill Road), 6 January 2022, 2 way […]

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Public Urged to NOT pick up dead or sick birds

by timpickstone on 23 November, 2021

People are being urged not to pick up sick or dead birds. People who find dead swans, geese or ducks or other dead wild birds, such as gulls or birds of prey, should report them to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77. In the latter part of last year the Chief Veterinary Officers […]

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Prestwich Library is back to it’s pre-Covid opening times. Customers can order books by telephoning the library on 0161 253 7214 at the following times: Tuesdays from 10.00am to 4.30pm Wednesdays from 10.00am to 4.30pm Thursdays from 12.30pm to 7.00pm Fridays from 10.00am to 4.30pm Sundays from 9.30am to 1.00pm Customers can also order online at any time. The other Libraries in […]

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Prestwich Neighbourhood Update November 2021

by timpickstone on 5 November, 2021

Please see below details of community events, and funding opportunities for the local community that are coming up in the Prestwich area: Neighbourhood Race Listening Event – Prestwich and Whitefield10am – 2:30pm, Monday 15th November 2021 at Sedgley Children’s Centre, Bishops Road, Prestwich, M25 0HT Join local conversations and share your experiences of race. We would […]

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Prestwich Roadworks November 2021

by timpickstone on 5 November, 2021

Please see below the major roadworks scheduled in the Prestwich area for November 2021. Full details can be found here. Please get in touch if you have any queries. Bury Old Road (near Ostrich Lane and also near Carver Avenue) from 10 November 2021 two way signals (Transport for Greater Manchester, installation of cameras for […]

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Setting fires, throwing fireworks and making hoax calls are ‘bang out of order’and will not be tolerated this Halloween and Bonfire season.  As Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and partner agencies launch this year’s Bonfire campaign, the public are asked to think carefully about their actions, consider the consequences of getting involved in anti-social […]

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Prestwich ‘Pitch’ Funding Opportunities

by timpickstone on 22 October, 2021

Funding of up to £5,000 is available for community groups operating in the Prestwich area. Improved quality of life in terms of length of life and good health Improved support to children so that they are better prepared for school More young people getting the qualifications they need for the future Better support to adults […]

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