The Locality Board was scheduled to consider a range of updates and plans concerning health and social care services in Bury. Key discussions were expected to focus on the improvement plan for the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, the refresh of the Locality Plan with a focus on neighbourhood working, and the three-year business plan for Adult Social Care.

Declarations of Interest

The board was scheduled to receive the latest register of declarations of interest. This would have allowed members to consider any potential conflicts of interest that might impact the business of the meeting, in line with NHS Greater Manchester's governance arrangements and the Localism Act 2011.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the Locality Board meeting held on 7th September 2026 were scheduled to be presented for approval as an accurate record. An update on the action log from the previous meeting was also to be provided.

Place Based Lead Update

Lynne Ridsdale was scheduled to provide an update on key issues in Bury. This was expected to cover progress on the Pennine Care Base at 3 Knowsley Place, the Radcliffe hub, and investment in primary care facilities, including planning permission for the Uplands GP practice in Whitefield and improvements to Radcliffe Primary Care Centre. The update was also anticipated to address the maturity of integrated neighbourhood team working, the implementation of the Live Well approach, and the development of Place Partnership documentation. Furthermore, an update from Healthwatch Bury on a survey for young people regarding physical activity and wellbeing was scheduled.

VCFSE Focus – The Big Fandango

Rebecca Jackson from The Big Fandango was scheduled to present on the organisation's work. The Big Fandango is a Community Interest Company established in June 2021 with the aim of reducing suicide in Bury by providing a safe space for people to learn craft skills, combat loneliness, and support mental wellbeing. The presentation was expected to cover events organised to raise awareness of suicide, suicide intervention skills training, and support groups for those bereaved by suicide.

NCA Improvement Plan Update

Will Blandamer, Lorna Allan, Dr Manisha Kumar, Dr Jay Naisbitt, and Dr Rafiq Bedair were scheduled to present an update on the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). This report was expected to provide an overview of recent concerns regarding patient safety, governance, organisational culture, and management within the Trust, as well as actions being taken by the Trust and the wider NHS system. The update was anticipated to cover the NCA's establishment, concerns raised in areas such as spinal surgery, gynaecology, incident management, and urgent and emergency care. It was also expected to detail regulatory action taken by NHS England and the Care Quality Commission (CQC), including formal enforcement undertakings and a Section 29A Warning Notice. The presentation was to outline the NCA's Integrated Improvement Plan, changes to clinical leadership, and planned external reviews. The role of NHS Greater Manchester as the Integrated Care Board (ICB) in increasing oversight of the NCA was also to be discussed, alongside the impact of industrial action. The report was expected to confirm that Fairfield Hospital remains open and that there are currently no planned service changes linked to the improvement programme.

Locality Plan Refresh and Delivery Plan

Kath Wynne-Jones was scheduled to present an update on the Locality Plan Refresh and the Delivery Plan for Neighbourhood working. The Bury health and care system, referred to as the Bury Integrated Care Partnership, developed a Locality Plan in 2021, which was updated in January 2023. This refreshed plan for 2026/27 was expected to build on previous transformation and improvement in the health and care system, focusing on the next stage of reform and its connection to wider public services and economic ambition. The Delivery Plan was anticipated to focus on the first 12 months of delivery, including the requirements of the Neighbourhood Health Framework for 2026/27. Dr Cathy Fines was also scheduled to refer to the BeCCor proposal and plans for identifying and engaging patients with high unmet need or poor engagement with traditional primary care pathways. The report was expected to outline the neighbourhood prevention allocation and how this funding would be managed.

Integrated Delivery Update

Kath Wynne-Jones was scheduled to provide an update on the work of the Integrated Delivery Collaborative (IDC) and the delivery of programmes across the borough. This was expected to cover the progress of the new ICB Place Based Partnership Team, the sign-off of the Locality Plan, Delivery Plan, and BeCCor plans, and the review of governance arrangements for delivery assurance. Updates were anticipated on the review of Integrated Neighbourhood Team delivery arrangements, including single line management, and the outline of the 4LP programme of work with the NCA. Specific programme highlights were expected to include updates on Frailty and Falls prevention, Mental Health strategy refresh, Suicide Prevention Day Vigil and Conference, and Neighbourhood working initiatives.

Bury Adult Social Care Business Plan

Adrian Crook was scheduled to present the three-year business plan for the Adult Social Care Department in Bury for 2026-2029. The plan's vision is for The people of Bury will have independent lives, involved and connected to their communities, with priorities focused on promoting independence, delivering best-ever services, and making Bury a great place to work. The plan was expected to be informed by principles of coproduction, inclusion, and quality assurance.

Mental Health Update

Ms. Preedy was scheduled to provide an update on the latest developments from Pennine Care. This was expected to cover the trust's 'Well led' rating following a recent CQC inspection, the secured funding for the Crisis Service, and the opening of the 3 Knowsley Place community hub. The update was also anticipated to address the Mental Health Neighbourhood Model, including commissioned service capacity and the need to embed mental health support within neighbourhood delivery. A request for an update on CAMHS, particularly in relation to neurodiversity, was also expected.

North Manchester Redevelopment Update

Ms. Kennedy was scheduled to provide a presentation on the North Manchester redevelopments. This was expected to cover the timeline for building a new North Manchester General Hospital, with an end date of 2035, and the progress of the standalone outpatient building project. The presentation was also anticipated to detail the planning for the next design phase, RIBA stage 2 (Concept Design), and the establishment of new governance arrangements, including a NMGH New Hospital Partnership Group.

Performance and Quality Group Update

Members were scheduled to receive copies of the latest report from the Performance and Quality Group meeting for information and assurance. This paper was expected to provide an update on meetings, activity, and discussions relating to performance, the Integrated Delivery Collaborative work, and quality.

Population Health and Wellbeing Update

Jon Hobday, Director of Public Health, was scheduled to provide an update on recent population health and wellbeing work discussed at the Bury Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on 3 September. This was expected to cover community safety priorities, progress on neighbourhood working, health and wellbeing data and trends, and rising levels of childhood excess weight.

Any Other Business

There were no other items scheduled for discussion.

Date and Time of Next Meeting

The date and time of the next meeting in public was scheduled for Monday, 2nd November 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, to be held via Microsoft Teams.