Paul Lakin
Council: Bury
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
16 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm
18 attendees, 31 documents, 0 media files
Decisions from Meetings
70 decisions · Page 1 of 14
Approval of Domestic Abuse related contracts following procurement exercise
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 05, 2025
...to address domestic violence, the Cabinet approved awarding contracts to Safenet for both Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation provision (£917,935) and core Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) provision (£724,635) for a two-year and five-month term, following a competitive tender process.
Recommendations Approved
Northern Gateway (Transport Framework Document; Social Value Strategy; MDC Business Plan and annual Delivery Plan) - PART A
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 05, 2025
...the Cabinet of Bury approved recommendations for the Northern Gateway project, including endorsing the Transport Framework Document and Social Value Strategy and Delivery Plan, and noting the implementation of the MDC Business Plan and annual Delivery Plan in advance of MDC implementation.
Recommendations Approved
Bell Group Damp and Mould Services Contract Award Decision
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 05, 2025
...to comply with Awaab's Law and address damp and mould issues in Housing Services properties, the Cabinet approved awarding Bell Group a 36-month contract, valued at £569,260.20, for reactive damp, mould treatment, and ancillary works.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax Support Scheme 2026
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 05, 2025
... the Cabinet of Bury approved recommendations to consult on moving to a Council Tax Support scheme based on the principles of Option 3, which involves an earnings-only assessment, a retained capital limit, a flat non-dependant deduction, and higher income bands, while also directing officers to prepare the final scheme parameters, conduct a full Equality Impact Assessment, and undertake statutory consultation, noting that adoption must be by Full Council and that equality compliance, Universal Credit alignment, and administrative readiness be confirmed before implementation in 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Implementation of Live Well in Bury
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 16
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 70