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Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm
September 10, 2025 Cabinet View on council websiteSummary
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Here is a summary of the agenda for the Cabinet meeting of Bury Council on 10 September 2025. The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the first quarter update to the Corporate Plan, the first quarter financial position, the Treasury outturn report, and performance reports for both adult and children's social care. Also on the agenda were a number of items relating to housing, including a recommendation from Six Town Housing1, and a major works programme.
Bee Active Travel Scheme
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report from Councillor Alan Quinn, Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Operations, regarding the approval to direct award a contract for the delivery of the Fishpool Phase 2 and Pimhole Bee Active Travel schemes.
The Bee Network is Greater Manchester's plan for an integrated transport system, including walking and cycling routes. The report included a number of appendices, including plans for the Fishpool and Pimhole Phase 2, a summary of key comments from a community briefing, a consultation report, and an Equalities Impact Assessment.
Housing Matters
A number of housing-related items were on the agenda for discussion. These included:
- Six Town Housing Recommendation: The Cabinet was scheduled to consider a recommendation from Six Town Housing. An Equalities Impact Assessment was included as an appendix to the report.
- Housing Major Works Programme 2025/26: The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the Housing Major Works Programme for the upcoming year.
- Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 2024/25: The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the annual report on complaints performance and service improvement related to housing services.
Adult Social Care
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss several reports relating to adult social care:
- Adult Social Care Performance Quarter One Report 2025/26: This report covered the performance of adult social care services during the first quarter of the financial year.
- Re-tender of Supported Living Care Services for People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism: This report concerned the re-tendering of supported living care services for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
- Implementation of Live Well in Bury: This report related to the implementation of the Live Well in Bury programme. The Live Well in Bury website provides information and advice on a range of topics, including health, social care, and wellbeing.
Public Spaces Protection Order
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report from Councillor Sandra Walmsley, Cabinet Member for Communities and Inclusion, regarding a Public Spaces Protection Order2 (PSPO) for the ginnel3 between Malton Avenue/Sawley Avenue in Whitefield. The proposed PSPO would involve the installation of alley-gates.
Financial Reports
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the following financial reports:
- 2025/26 Corporate Plan - Quarter One Update: This report provided an update on the progress of the Corporate Plan during the first quarter of the financial year.
- 2025-26 Q1 Finance Position: This report detailed the financial position of the council during the first quarter of the financial year.
- 2024/25 Treasury Outturn Report: This report presented the final outturn for treasury management activities in the 2024/25 financial year.
Ofsted Inspection
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report from Councillor Lucy Smith, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, regarding the Ofsted4 standard inspection of children's services in Bury.
Simister Island Development Consent Order
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report from Councillor Eamonn O'Brien, Leader of the Council, regarding the Simister Island Development Consent Order.
Appointments Update
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report regarding appointments.
Association of Greater Manchester Authorities / Greater Manchester Combined Authority
The Cabinet was scheduled to consider the minutes of meetings of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities5 (AGMA) Executive Board and Greater Manchester Combined Authority6 (GMCA) held on 27 June 2025.
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Six Town Housing is an arms-length management organisation (ALMO) that manages council housing stock on behalf of Bury Council. ↩
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A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is a tool used by local authorities in England and Wales to deal with specific nuisances or problems in a defined area that negatively affect the community's quality of life. ↩
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A ginnel is a narrow passage between buildings, also known as an alleyway. ↩
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Ofsted (the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills) is the government body that inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people, and services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. ↩
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The Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) was a voluntary association of the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester. It was replaced by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in 2011. ↩
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The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is a combined authority for the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester. It was established in 2011 and is responsible for strategic planning and transport. ↩
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Implementation of Live Well in Bury
Recommendations Approved...to implement the GM Mayoral Live Well Programme in Bury, including the establishment of a flagship Live Well Centre in Whitefield by March 2026, with funding split between the council and Bury Voluntary and Community Faith Alliance, and a potential council underwriting of building management costs.
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Housing Major Works Programme 2025/26 - Part A
Recommendations Approved...to approve contract awards to WRPS Ltd and A Connolly Ltd for fitting windows and doors to council properties, and supply agreements to Nova Ltd for supplying those windows and doors, as part of the Housing Major Works Programme 2025/26.
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Ofsted Standard Inspection of Children's Services in Bury
Recommendations Approved...to note the outcome of the recent Ofsted inspection of Children's Services, which moved the service from "inadequate" to "requires improvement to be good," and the timeline for future engagement with Ofsted.
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2024/25 Treasury Outturn Report
Recommendations Approved... to recommend forwarding the 2024/25 Treasury Management Outturn Report and the 2024/25 Prudential and Treasury Indicators to the Council for noting and approval.
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2025-26 Q1 Finance Position
Recommendations Approved...the Cabinet approved recommendations regarding the 2025/26 Q1 financial position, including noting a forecast revenue overspend, savings underachievement, a revised capital program, and the Collection Fund position, as well as noting the Prudential Indicators.
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Re-tender of Supported Living care services for people with learning disabilities and/or autism
Recommendations Approved...to re-tender the Supported Living care services for people with learning disabilities and/or autism was approved, allowing the Commissioning Team to proceed with consultation, engagement, and co-production of a service specification, and to put the tender to the market, with Cabinet to receive the results and award the contract between July and November 2026.
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Six Town Housing Recommendation - Part A
Recommendations Approved... to close Six Town Housing, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of the council, and proceed with procuring advisors to manage the closure process, including the transfer of its 149 social housing properties to a suitable new landlord or sale to a third party, while prioritizing the impact on current tenants.
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Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 2024/25 and Self Assessment
Recommendations Approved...that they approved the Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 2024/25 and the self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code, subject to call-in.
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2025/26 Corporate Plan - Quarter One Update
Recommendations Approved...to note the update on progress against the 2025/26 Corporate Plan, which outlines the Council's strategic priorities and delivery objectives for the financial year, to enable transparency and robust monitoring of performance.
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Ginnel between Malton Avenue/Sawley Avenue, Whitefield. Public Spaces Protection Order (Alley-gates) - Part A
Recommendations Approved...to approve the Alley Gating Public Spaces Protection Order for the ginnel between Malton Avenue and Sawley Avenue in Whitefield, aiming to address anti-social behavior, drug use, and violence in the area by installing alley gates.
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Approval to Direct Award Contract for the Delivery of Fishpool Phase 2 and Pimhole Bee Active Travel Schemes
Recommendations Approved... to approve the direct award of a contract to George Cox & Sons Ltd for the delivery of the Fishpool Phase 2 and Pimhole Bee Active Travel Schemes, aiming to enhance active travel infrastructure and connectivity in Bury.
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Simister Island Development Consent Order
Recommendations Approved...to delegate authority to the Executive Director (Growth) to respond to all consultations and engagement as part of the Simister Island Development Consent Order, ensuring the Council can effectively participate in the process and address potential impacts on Bury.
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Adult Social Care Performance Quarter One Report 2025/26
Recommendations Approved...to note the Adult Social Care Performance Quarter One Report for 2025/26, which outlines the department's strategic plan delivery, CQC assessment preparation, and performance framework.
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