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 the Council's 2026/27 Revenue Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2027/28 through to 2028/29, including a 4.99% Council Tax increase and the use of £3.977m of reserves.

... the draft Simister Bowlee Development Framework Supplementary Planning Document was approved as the basis for public consultation for a six-week period.

... 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.