Activation is working with those who live, work, study or visit an area to help identify, and break down barriers they face towards choosing to travel by active modes. The aim is to make walking, cycling, or wheeling a viable choice for people, and to empower people so that they feel able to change their behaviours.
Recent Activation Projects
Glad 2 Bee Rad
Working with community partners within Radcliffe we hosted a mass Walking and Cycling family fun day at Close Park, Radcliffe this Summer.
The day included Dr Bike, E-bike taster sessions, lead hikes, silent disco walks, toddler trekking and several community stalls / stands.
Glad 2 Bee Rad was a great success and we hope to host similar events in the future.
Bike Days!
Working with the Urban Cycle Centre (UCC) we have managed to host several community bike days within schools, community venues and businesses.
The UCC provide free maintenance checks, services and standalone repairs.
To book your Bike Day (for free!), please email livewell@bury.gov.uk
Cycle Training with Bury EST
Working with Bury Employment Support & Training Team (Bury EST) we were able to provide two training days for their clients.
Clients attended a Transport for Greater Manchester basic bike maintenance course and a learn to ride course.
These training courses are available for free!
If your community group, business, school or more would like a training date, please contact livewell@bury.gov.uk
Wheels and Walks - Funding Available
Wheels and Walks is a programme that supports people in Greater Manchester to become more active by walking, wheeling and cycling.
Transport for Greater Manchester has grant funding of up to £5,000 available.
Deadline for applications is 27 October 2025
If you group would like to apply and needs some support with, he application process please email livewell@bury.gov.uk
For more information, please visit https://beeactive.tfgm.com/wheels-and-walks/
Signposting residents
We have recently produced Correx Boards that signpost individuals to helpful walking, cycling and mental health support.
The designs are starting to be put up across the borough.
If you have any ideas for where to place these boards or would like some for your business, work, or environment setting, please get in touch!
Path Network Improvements
We recently supported 'Friends of Outwood Country Park' with funds to help improve their path network within the park to make walking, wheeling, and cycling more accessible, especially given the Cycling Network Route 6 goes through the park
Awareness Raising work with local School
Recent work with Ribble Drive Primary School to help tackle idling cars on the school lane. Each year group created a leaflet with a powerful image on the front and useful Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling information on the back.
If your school has similar issues, please get in touch!
Bury Bike Hospital
The 'Bury Bike Hospital' has recently opened in Clarence Park. Bury residents can get their bike fixed, maintained, and serviced for FREE! This was made possible through local activation funds.
Upcoming Activity...
Tuesday 23rd September 2025 6pm-7pm (Online)
Bury Walking & Cycling Forum
Bury’s walking and cycling forum offers a range of stakeholders a chance to get together formally, to share thoughts and ideas and to promote local opportunities for cycling and walking.
Everyone’s welcome at these meetings; you don’t have to be an expert or a regular walker / cyclist. Whether you want to join in or just listen, feel free to come along.
The forum offer a space to learn about walking and cycling developments in Bury. The forum offers Bury’s communities a chance to feed into proposed development work but also to help shape walking and cycling initiatives effected by inequalities.
Contact Live Well for more information!
Want to get involved?
If you are interested in getting involved with anything displayed above, please e-mail us at livewell@bury.gov.uk