Shahbaz Arif - Councillor for Bury (Bury West)

Councillor Shahbaz Arif

Conservative Leader

Conservative Bury West Bury
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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

68 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 20th January, 2027 7.00 pm

January 20, 2027, 7:00 pm
Standards Committee Committee Member

Standards Committee - Thursday, 3rd December, 2026 6.00 pm

December 03, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 11th November, 2026 7.00 pm

November 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Standards Committee Committee Member

Standards Committee - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 6.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Bury Council met on Thursday 24 September 2026 to discuss the council's member development programme, the code of conduct, and the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's annual review. The meeting also included a report on the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, often referred to as Hillsborough Law.

September 24, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 16th September, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 16 September 2026 addressed a range of significant issues, including the upcoming changes to national planning delegation rules, the financial procedures of the council, and the ongoing challenges within adult social care. Key decisions were made regarding the adoption of a new national scheme for planning decisions, the approval of updated financial regulations, and a commitment to participate in the national conversation on the future of social care.

September 16, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Alternative Provision

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 8 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 08, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Urgent Business

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 8 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 08, 2026

The Cabinet of Bury Council approved the appointment of Craftsman Restoration Ltd (trading as UK Restoration Services) as the contractor for essential repairs to the Bury Art Museum roof on 08 July 2026. The decision included approving a total estimated contract value of up to £888,801.63 for the building works. The council also committed an additional £247,833.59 towards the cost of these works.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)