Freedom of Information – Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information Act promotes greater openness and accountability across the public sector by requiring all public authorities to make information available proactively, through a publication scheme. A publication scheme is a document which describes the information a public authority publishes, or intends to publish. Public authorities are defined in the Act and include colleges, further education colleges and sixth form colleges.
Under the provisions of the Act you can access information held by Bury College in two ways:
This relates to organisational information, structures, locations and contacts.
This section includes financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts, audits and reviews.
This section includes strategies and plans, performance information, audits, inspections and reviews.
Information on decision-making processes and records of decisions.
This section covers the College’s current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities.
This section contains information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the College.
Information about the services the College provides including courses, guidance and newsletters (relates to current information only).
You can request information by writing to:
Freedom of Information Officer
Planning and Information Services
Woodbury Centre
Market Street
Bury
BL9 0DB
Email: foi@burycollege.ac.uk
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Our art students have brought a splash of colour and creativity to Bury Hospice with a striking new mural celebrating the spirit of the local community. Painted by students from the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, the mural features vibrant hydrangeas and iconic Manchester Bees, symbolising unity, resilience, and the six towns of Bury. Find out more here.
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Bury College had the honour of welcoming several distinguished guests from the Government and Department for Education on 20th March 2025. Read more to find out what happened on the day.
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We recently lifted the lid on working in social care with an event for our Health and Social Care students. Students heard from employers in the industry about the different opportunities available and the skills that people in the industry are looking for.
On Thursday, 20th March 2025, Bury College played host to the Hair and Beauty category of the GM Skills Competition. Read more about it here.
Find out about Bury College's recent campus development, and how the college is striving to be more environmentally friendly.
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Find out how Temi has grabbed her T Level placement opportunity with the NHS with both hands. Plus how her placement has opened her eyes to all the Allied Health Professionals roles available in the healthcare sector.