Published on: 3rd August 2026
A new community hub has been officially opened at 3 Knowsley Place in the heart of Bury, bringing together a range of mental health and learning disability services.
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and Bury Council jointly invested more than £2 million in refurbishing the building into a modern space that better meets the needs of local people.
An official opening was held on Thursday 23 July to celebrate the partnership and and new hub, attended by patients, partners, and colleagues from Pennine Care and Bury Council
The event featured speeches from Claudette Elliott, Chair of Pennine Care NHS, Councillor Tamoor Tariq, Bury Council’s cabinet member for adult care, health and public service reform, and Rebecca Lunness, a lived experience representative who has a learning disability.
Bringing health and care services together under one roof will strengthen partnership working and make it easier to provide joined-up care and support across Bury.
Services based at 3 Knowsley Place include Bury NHS Talking Therapies, community mental health teams, early intervention services, secondary care psychological therapies, and children's and adults' community learning disability teams.
The newly refurbished ground floor features 15 consultation rooms and will support more than 8,000 patient appointments each year.
Claudette Elliott, chair of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, said: "3 Knowsley Place is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when organisations work together. This investment creates a welcoming, modern environment for both staff and the people who use our services, while bringing teams closer together so we can provide more joined-up care.”
Councillor Tamoor Tariq, cabinet member for adult care, health and public service reform at Bury Council, said: "This building represents a shared commitment to improving services for local people. By bringing organisations and teams together in one place, we can strengthen partnerships, improve access to support and create better outcomes for residents across Bury."
The celebration concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Rebecca Lunness, marking the official opening of the new hub.
Rebecca added: "I felt proud to be part of the opening. People with learning disabilities deserve to be recognised, listened to and included in decisions that affect them. This building is about making sure people can get the right support at the right time, helping them live better lives and reach their full potential."
3 Knowsley Place is expected to play an important role in supporting collaboration between health, social care and community partners for many years to come.
Watch our video of the opening celebration here: Opening of 3 Knowsley Place in Bury