| Local Development & Regeneration Town regeneration paves way for prosperity in Bury As both a desirable area to live and work and located just eight miles north of Manchester's city centre, Bury is one of Greater Manchester's most popular areas. B ury is participating fully in Greater Manchester's Education is hugely instrumental in Bury's business renaissance as a global knowledge capital and a success and the area's schools and colleges are of a growth area for the NorthwestÕs regional economy. very high standard; motivating a high proportion of As such, Bury has become an ideal location for new local people to continue their studies past age 16 and businesses and existing businesses looking to expand. attracting learners from outside the borough, all of which helps to nurture a highly-skilled and ambitious Business formation rates in Bury are among the highest workforce to continue Bury's development. in the country and a strong culture of entrepreneurship is building on Bury's assets and forging new links with the city centre and other parts of the UK.