Besses Action Team

15/05/2026

A quick update on the Simister Island Junction 18 project from Cllr Lucy Smith, Labour.

National Highways will be at St Andrew’s until 8pm tonight for residents to drop in and ask questions 🕗

08/05/2026

We did it. Thank you, Besses.

And congratulations to Noel who has been re-elected as your Labour councillor in the ward 🌹

(Picture courtesy of Roch Valley Radio)

07/05/2026

POLLS CLOSE AT 10PM 🚨🕙

There’s still time to vote 🌹🗳️

05/05/2026

We were joined by Noel’s old friend Angela Rayner the other week to campaign around Besses. Check out the video to hear what the two talked about 🚌

Just 2 days to go until the local election. In Besses, make sure to

VOTE LOCAL > VOTE NOEL BAYLEY > VOTE LABOUR 🗳️🌹

Promoted by Mary Whitby on behalf of Noel Bayley, both at Rutherford House, Suite 6B, Warrington Road, Birchwood, WA3 6ZH

02/05/2026

Only 5 days left till the local elections!

We were joined by friends from across Whitefield and Bury today to get the word out about Labour councillor and candidate Noel Bayley.

Thanks to Christian Wakeford MP for lending a hand too.

(Promoted by Mary Whitby on behalf of Noel Bayley, both at Rutherford House, Suite 6B, Warrington Road, Birchwood, WA3 6ZH)

30/04/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL THE ELECTIONS ON MAY 7 🗳️🌹

Councillor Noel Bayley works all year around for you, but in these next few weeks, we’re out every day to make sure people know about the election that’s coming up on 7 May.

Noel is your local candidate - with truly local priorities:

👉 Make sure the Live Well Centre is delivered and accessible to all

👉 Get the old garages off Victoria Square knocked down

👉 Hold National Highways to count on their works and improvement of Haweswater Tunnel

👉 Better drainage on Thatch Leach Lane Park

👉Demand better repairs from all landlord, including the council

(Promoted by Mary Whitby on behalf of Noel Bayley, both at Rutherford House, Suite 6B, Warrington Road, Birchwood, WA3 6ZH)

28/04/2026

What’s happening at Victoria Park in Besses? 🌳Labour councillor and candidate for May 7th Noel Bayley gives us a quick run through the plans.

(Promoted by Mary Whitby on behalf of Noel Bayley, both at Rutherford House, Suite 6B, Warrington Road, Birchwood, WA3 6ZH)

28/04/2026

Do you want to be part of the new Live Well Community Centre that is coming to Besses? Check out roles available below ⬇️

We’re hiring! Join the team at the new Live Well Centre in Whitefield!

💬 Live Well Navigator (2 roles)
Be the welcoming first point of contact for visitors, help people identify what matters to them, and connect them with local services and activities. You’ll also support volunteers and the day‑to‑day running of this busy community hub.
Apply here: https://buryvcfa.org.uk/careers

☕ Café Team (3 roles)
Persona will soon be recruiting café staff to work in a warm, community‑focused café. Roles will include food and drink preparation, customer service, and keeping the café clean and organised.
Sign up to Persona's mailing list for updates on the role: https://www.personasupport.org/jobs-and-volunteering/current-vacancies/register-your-details-copy/

26/04/2026

Lovely morning to drop around to St Michael’s for the Table Top Sale before heading over to Bury for the Gallipoli Parade ☀️

03/02/2026

We were out speaking to residents on Mode Hill Lane on Saturday. Great to see it finally resurfaced after National Highways changed their plans for staff parking access for the Simister Island project. Anyone who attended the resident engagement events we have hosted in the last few years with the agency knows how unpopular it was.

We also went to neighbouring streets and reported block grids and potholes in the area ✅