Councillor Dene Vernon

... approved the in-house delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain on council-owned land, including preparing six sites, entering a three-year agreement with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for their Responsible Body service, and securing these sites for 30 years to enable their registration and sale of biodiversity units.

... approved a strategic direction for Bury's leisure centres that includes investment in repairs, commercialisation measures, and the opening of the Radcliffe leisure offer, while protecting all existing sites and swimming provision.

... the recommendations to establish a standalone Bury Youth Justice Service, terminate the current collaborative agreement with Rochdale Borough Council, and authorize officers to secure a local venue and implement the new service arrangement were approved.

...the Bury West Transport Framework, outlining the vision and plan for delivering necessary transport infrastructure and services for the Elton Reservoir and Walshaw development sites, was approved.