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Bury

The vision for Bury

To stand out as a place that is achieving faster economic growth than the national average, with lower than national average levels of deprivation.

The priorities for Bury

  • A better future for the children of the borough
  • A chance to feel more part of the borough
  • More green spaces and environmentally friendly
  • A better quality of life 

How we will measure our priorities

  1. Improved quality of life
  2. Improved early years development
  3. Improved educational attainment
  4. Increased adult skill levels and employability
  5. Inclusive economic growth
  6. Carbon neutrality by 2038
  7. Improved digital connectivity 

The growth plans for Bury

Six growth locations have been identified across Greater Manchester as part of our integrated pipeline for growth. Each growth location has a distinct focus and relates to specific local areas.

Growth locations linked to Bury

  • North East Growth Corridor: The North East Growth Corridor includes Atom Valley, where a Mayoral Development Zone is driving the development of an advanced materials and manufacturing cluster, connected to  research and innovation in the city region's world-class universities.  

"It’s a real community feel in the town. I was welcomed with open arms. It’s made me love living here."