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Employment Panel and Licensing Decisions in Bury

This week, the Bury Council held three scheduled meetings, though not all proceeded as planned. Below is a summary of the council's activities and some insights into how local government functions.

Employment Panel - Monday 24 June 2024

The Employment Panel convened on Monday. Unfortunately, no video or transcript of this meeting is available, so we cannot provide details on the discussions or decisions made. Employment Panels typically deal with issues related to council staff, including appointments, grievances, and disciplinary actions.

Licensing Hearing Sub Committee - Tuesday 25 June 2024

The Licensing Hearing Sub Committee also met on Tuesday. Similarly, no video or transcript is available for this meeting. Licensing Hearing Sub Committees are responsible for making decisions on applications for licenses under the Licensing Act 20031. This includes premises licenses, club premises certificates, and personal licenses. These decisions can impact local businesses and community events, influencing the social landscape of the borough.

Employment Panel - Thursday 27 June 2024

The second Employment Panel scheduled for Thursday was cancelled. No further details were provided regarding the reason for the cancellation.

Understanding Local Government

Local councils like Bury Council play a crucial role in managing and delivering a wide range of public services and functions. This includes education, transport, planning, fire and public safety, social care, libraries, waste management, and trading standards. Councillors, who are elected by the public, make decisions on these services.

Committees and Panels

  • Employment Panel: This panel handles employment-related matters within the council, such as staff appointments and disciplinary actions.
  • Licensing Hearing Sub Committee: This sub-committee deals with licensing applications and issues, ensuring local businesses comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Your Role as a Resident

Understanding the workings of your local council can empower you to participate more actively in community decisions. Attending council meetings, even if only virtually, can provide insights into how decisions are made and how they impact your local area. Engaging with your councillors and providing feedback on local issues is also a valuable way to contribute to the governance of your neighbourhood.

Stay informed and involved to help shape the future of Bury.


  1. The Licensing Act 2003 is a key piece of legislation in the UK that governs the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment. 

Recent meetings
Licensing Hearing Sub Committee

Virtual Meeting, Licensing Hearing Sub Committee - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 1.00 pm

3 attendees, 4 documents, 0 media files

June 12, 2025
Committee

Bury Local Bee Network Forum - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 6.00 pm

6 attendees, 8 documents, 0 media files

June 12, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 4.30 pm

19 attendees, 10 documents, 0 media files

June 12, 2025
Employment Panel POSTPONED

Recruitment, Employment Panel - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 9.00 am

0 attendees, 2 documents, 0 media files

June 11, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 6.00 pm

19 attendees, 26 documents, 0 media files

June 11, 2025
Employment Panel

Recruitment, Employment Panel - Monday, 9th June, 2025 5.00 pm

8 attendees, 3 documents, 0 media files

June 09, 2025
Licensing and Safety Committee

Licensing and Safety Committee - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 7.00 pm

14 attendees, 6 documents, 0 media files

June 05, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 7.00 pm

12 attendees, 6 documents, 0 media files

June 04, 2025
Youth Cabinet

Youth Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 5.00 pm

7 attendees, 3 documents, 0 media files

June 04, 2025
Locality Board

Locality Board - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 4.00 pm

4 attendees, 4 documents, 0 media files

June 02, 2025
Upcoming meetings
Bury Schools' Forum

Bury Schools' Forum - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 4.00 pm

June 17, 2025
Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee CANCELLED

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 7.00 pm

June 18, 2025
Employment Panel

Recruitment, Employment Panel - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.00 pm

June 18, 2025
Employment Panel

Employment Panel - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 9.00 am

June 19, 2025
Health Scrutiny Committee

Health Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 7.00 pm

June 19, 2025
Planning Control Committee

Planning Control Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.00 pm

June 24, 2025
Employment Panel

Employment Panel - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 7.00 pm

June 26, 2025
Performance and Finance - Overview and Scrutiny Sub-group

Performance and Finance - Overview and Scrutiny Sub-group - Monday, 21st July, 2025 5.00 pm

July 21, 2025