The Bury Local Bee Network Forum is scheduled to meet to discuss updates on the Bee Network, the Prestwich Travel Hub, and active travel schemes in Bury. The forum will also consider its work programme for the coming year.

Bee Network Updates

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is expected to provide an update on the Bee Network, Greater Manchester's plan for an integrated public transport and active travel system. The update is expected to include information on:

• A new night bus service, the 135, for Bury, running between Manchester, Prestwich and Bury.
• The new 18–21 Bus Pass, offering half-price travel for young people.
• The Our Pass scheme going digital via the Bee Network app.

A report on the Transport Update for Bury Council Local Bee Network Forum is also scheduled to be discussed, covering the period from June to August 2025. This includes updates on:

• Funding allocations to support walking, wheeling and cycling, including active travel infrastructure, school streets, Bee Network crossings, cycle hire, community-led schemes, Bee Network scheme development and remedial works.
• The punctuality of the first buses to come under local control, which is now consistently above 80%.
• Maintenance and renewal works across the Metrolink network, including work on the Bury line to replace beams in the Whitefield Tunnel.
• A programme of local bus network reviews to explore how buses can better serve communities.
• The planning application for a new southern access to Metrolink at Bury Interchange, which was approved by Bury Council on 22 July.
• Development work on proposals for a new Metrolink stop, Travel Hub and Park & Ride at Elton Reservoir.
• The Metrolink Stop Improvements Programme at Heaton Park.

Prestwich Travel Hub

The forum is scheduled to receive an update on the Prestwich Travel Hub, which is part of the Prestwich Village Regeneration Scheme. The travel hub is phase 1a of the regeneration scheme, and full planning permission for phase 1 was granted on 23 July 2024. The project team is currently on-site delivering the travel hub, which will consolidate parking and release land for residential properties. Phase 1b will feature a new community hub, leisure/retail offer, new market hall and public realm.

Active Travel Schemes

The forum is expected to receive an update on the delivery of active travel schemes across the borough. These schemes aim to enhance walking and cycling infrastructure, improve connectivity between communities, and support healthier, more sustainable travel choices.

Updated Terms of Reference

The forum is scheduled to discuss updated terms of reference¹. The updated terms of reference include the incorporation of public questions and a youth representative into the forum.

Work Programme

The forum is also scheduled to discuss its work programme for 2025-2026 and requests for future agenda items. A draft work programme is included in the Work Programme 2025-26 document.