The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Bury Council is scheduled to consider two call-in items. These items relate to proposed actions by the Cabinet concerning the disposal of public open space on Milton Road in Radcliffe and the establishment of the New Ash Grove Additional Provision Academy.

Objections to the Proposed Disposal of Public Open Space - Land on the North Side of Milton Road, Radcliffe, Bury

The committee is set to consider objections to the proposed disposal of public open space located on the north side of Milton Road, Radcliffe, Bury. This matter was subject to a Cabinet decision on 14th October 2026 and has been called in for review by Councillor Judi Sheppard and Councillor Carol Birchmore.

The report pack indicates that the committee will be presented with the original Cabinet paperwork, the decision minute from that meeting, the call-in request itself, and a scrutiny report addressing the concerns raised. The committee has three potential courses of action: to decide not to comment on the notice, in which case the Cabinet's decision would stand; to offer comments or objections which would be referred back to the Cabinet; or to refer the notice, without comment, to the Council for full Council consideration. The Cabinet is required to consider any objections and comments but is not bound by them unless they are contrary to the Policy Framework or not wholly consistent with the Budget.

The documents provided for this item include the original Cabinet paperwork and appendices, the decision minute from the Cabinet meeting, the call-in request, and a scrutiny report addressing the call-in concerns.

Call-in - New Ash Grove Additional Provision Academy

The committee will also consider a call-in request concerning the New Ash Grove Additional Provision Academy. This matter was also subject to a Cabinet decision on 14th October 2026 and has been called in by Councillor Sheppard and Councillor Birchmore.

Similar to the previous item, the committee will review the original Cabinet paperwork, the decision minute, the call-in request, and a scrutiny report addressing the concerns. The committee's potential courses of action are the same: to take no further action, to offer comments or objections to the Cabinet, or to refer the notice to the Council. The Cabinet will consider any objections and comments but is not bound by them unless they conflict with the Policy Framework or the Budget.

The agenda pack for this item includes the original Cabinet paperwork, the decision minute, the call-in request, a scrutiny report, and an appendix detailing the contents of the scrutiny report.

The meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall. A 30-minute period has been set aside for public question time.