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Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm

September 10, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Cabinet meeting of Bury Council on 10 September 2025. The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the first quarter update to the Corporate Plan, the first quarter financial position, the Treasury outturn report, and performance reports for both adult and children's social care. Also on the agenda were a number of items relating to housing, including a recommendation from Six Town Housing1, and a major works programme.

Bee Active Travel Scheme

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report from Councillor Alan Quinn, Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Operations, regarding the approval to direct award a contract for the delivery of the Fishpool Phase 2 and Pimhole Bee Active Travel schemes.

The Bee Network is Greater Manchester's plan for an integrated transport system, including walking and cycling routes. The report included a number of appendices, including plans for the Fishpool and Pimhole Phase 2, a summary of key comments from a community briefing, a consultation report, and an Equalities Impact Assessment.

Housing Matters

A number of housing-related items were on the agenda for discussion. These included:

  • Six Town Housing Recommendation: The Cabinet was scheduled to consider a recommendation from Six Town Housing. An Equalities Impact Assessment was included as an appendix to the report.
  • Housing Major Works Programme 2025/26: The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the Housing Major Works Programme for the upcoming year.
  • Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 2024/25: The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the annual report on complaints performance and service improvement related to housing services.

Adult Social Care

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss several reports relating to adult social care:

  • Adult Social Care Performance Quarter One Report 2025/26: This report covered the performance of adult social care services during the first quarter of the financial year.
  • Re-tender of Supported Living Care Services for People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism: This report concerned the re-tendering of supported living care services for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
  • Implementation of Live Well in Bury: This report related to the implementation of the Live Well in Bury programme. The Live Well in Bury website provides information and advice on a range of topics, including health, social care, and wellbeing.

Public Spaces Protection Order

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report from Councillor Sandra Walmsley, Cabinet Member for Communities and Inclusion, regarding a Public Spaces Protection Order2 (PSPO) for the ginnel3 between Malton Avenue/Sawley Avenue in Whitefield. The proposed PSPO would involve the installation of alley-gates.

Financial Reports

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the following financial reports:

  • 2025/26 Corporate Plan - Quarter One Update: This report provided an update on the progress of the Corporate Plan during the first quarter of the financial year.
  • 2025-26 Q1 Finance Position: This report detailed the financial position of the council during the first quarter of the financial year.
  • 2024/25 Treasury Outturn Report: This report presented the final outturn for treasury management activities in the 2024/25 financial year.

Ofsted Inspection

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report from Councillor Lucy Smith, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, regarding the Ofsted4 standard inspection of children's services in Bury.

Simister Island Development Consent Order

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report from Councillor Eamonn O'Brien, Leader of the Council, regarding the Simister Island Development Consent Order.

Appointments Update

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report regarding appointments.

Association of Greater Manchester Authorities / Greater Manchester Combined Authority

The Cabinet was scheduled to consider the minutes of meetings of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities5 (AGMA) Executive Board and Greater Manchester Combined Authority6 (GMCA) held on 27 June 2025.


  1. Six Town Housing is an arms-length management organisation (ALMO) that manages council housing stock on behalf of Bury Council. 

  2. A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is a tool used by local authorities in England and Wales to deal with specific nuisances or problems in a defined area that negatively affect the community's quality of life. 

  3. A ginnel is a narrow passage between buildings, also known as an alleyway. 

  4. Ofsted (the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills) is the government body that inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people, and services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. 

  5. The Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) was a voluntary association of the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester. It was replaced by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in 2011. 

  6. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is a combined authority for the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester. It was established in 2011 and is responsible for strategic planning and transport. 

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorEamonn O'Brien
Councillor Eamonn O'Brien Leader of the Council • Labour • St Mary's
Profile image for CouncillorSean Thorpe
Councillor Sean Thorpe Deputy Leader, Cabinet Member, Finance and Transformation • Labour • St Mary's
Profile image for CouncillorLucy Smith
Councillor Lucy Smith Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Young People • Labour • Besses
Profile image for CouncillorTamoor Tariq
Councillor Tamoor Tariq Cabinet Member Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform • Labour • Redvales
Profile image for CouncillorSandra Walmsley
Councillor Sandra Walmsley Cabinet Member, Communities and Inclusion • Labour • Moorside
Profile image for CouncillorAlan Quinn
Councillor Alan Quinn Cabinet Member Environment, Climate Change and Operations • Labour • Sedgley
Profile image for CouncillorClare Cummins
Councillor Clare Cummins Cabinet Member, Housing Services • Labour • Ramsbottom
Profile image for CouncillorRichard Gold
Councillor Richard Gold Cabinet Member, Customer Service, Communications and Corporate Affairs • Labour • Sedgley
Profile image for CouncillorCharlotte Morris
Councillor Charlotte Morris Cabinet Member, Culture, Economy and Skills • Labour • Elton

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 10th-Sep-2025 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 10th-Sep-2025 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Re-tender of Supported Living care services for people with learning disabilities andor autism - Ap.pdf
Appendix A - Fishpool and Pimhole Phase 2 -Plans.pdf
Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 202425 and Self Assessment - Appendix .pdf
Six Town Housing Recommendation - Appendix 1 EIA.pdf
Appendix E - You Said We Did - Fishpool Pimhole July 22.pdf
Appendix B - Community Briefing - Summary of Key Comments.pdf
202526 Corporate Plan Quarter One Update.pdf
Ginnel between Malton AvenueSawley Avenue Whitefield. Public Spaces Protection Order Alley-gates.pdf
2024-25 Treasury Management Outturn.pdf
Adult Social Care Performance Quarter One Report 202526.pdf
2025-26 Q1 Finance Position.pdf
Ofsted Standard Inspection of Childrens Services in Bury.pdf
Housing Major Works Programme 202526 - PART A.pdf
Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 202425 and Self Assessment - Appendix .pdf
Six Town Housing Recommendation.pdf
Implementation of Live Well in Bury - Appendix 1 EIA.pdf
Implementation of Live Well in Bury.pdf
Ginnel between Malton AvenueSawley Avenue Whitefield. Public Spaces Protection Order Alley-gates.pdf
Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 202425 and Self Assessment.pdf
Re-tender of Supported Living care services for people with learning disabilities andor autism.pdf
Simister Island Development Consent Order.pdf
Approval to Direct Award Contract for the Delivery of Fishpool Phase 2 and Pimhole Bee Active Travel.pdf
Appendix C- EqIA Fishpool and Pimhole Bee Active Final.pdf
Appendix D - Consultation Report.pdf
AGMA 27 June 2025.pdf
GMCA 27 June 2025.pdf
Appointments Update.pdf
Appointments Update - Appendices.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf