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Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 3, 2025 Cabinet View on council website

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  • ...the Cabinet approved the draft Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document for a six-week public consultation, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place to undertake the consultation and make minor modifications before it commences.

  • ...to note the Quarter Two progress against the Corporate Plan 2025-26, which outlines the Council's strategic priorities and delivery objectives for the financial year, focusing on Sustainable Inclusive Growth, Improving Children's Lives, and Tackling Inequalities.

  • ...to ensure the timely commencement of new contracts for Young People's and Young Families Accommodation and Support Services by February 2nd, 2026, the Cabinet delegated the finalisation and sealing of contract awards to the Director of Law and Democratic Services, with approval from the Directors of Adult Social Services and Community Commissioning, and the Executive Director of Children's Services.

  • Draft 2026/27 Revenue Budget
    Recommendations Approved

    ...to approve a set of draft revenue budget proposals totalling £14.577m, including consultation, for consideration by the Council on 25 February 2026, while noting a remaining budget gap of £7.547m for 2026/27.

  • ...to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and fire safety regulations in its housing stock, the Cabinet approved awarding a £2.5 million contract to AB Electrical and Building Ltd for Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and the installation of Category LD2 fire alarm systems over a potential five-year period.

  • ...to reduce reliance on costly temporary accommodation, the Cabinet approved the use of £690,000 from the General Fund Capital Programme 25/26 to purchase seven properties, six for temporary accommodation and one for an Afghan family, supported by a £447,200 Local Authority Housing Fund grant.

  • ...to note the Adult Social Care Performance Quarter Two Report for 2025/26, which outlines the delivery of the Adult Social Care Strategic Plan, preparation for the new CQC Assessment regime, and the department's performance framework.

  • ...to approve contract awards to Emanuel Whittaker Limited and Jackson Jackson and Sons Limited for internal works, including new kitchens, bathrooms, heating, and electrical upgrades, to a total of 186 properties across the North and South of the Borough, as part of the Housing Major Works Programme 2025/26.

  • ...to delegate final acceptance of a contract sum and finalisation of the Main Pre-Construction and Construction Contract for the Northern Gateway Western Access scheme to specified officers, enabling progression of the project.

  • ...to secure Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) funding for the Prestwich Village Regeneration Project Phases 1B and 2, the Cabinet approved the commitment of circa £3,475,000 for design, planning, demolition, and vacant possession activities, acknowledging the associated risks.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Shahbaz Arif
Councillor Shahbaz Arif Conservative Leader Conservative Bury West
Profile image for Russell Bernstein
Russell Bernstein Together For Bury Pilkington Park
Profile image for Councillor Mike Smith
Councillor Mike Smith Deputy Mayor Radcliffe First Radcliffe West
Adrian Crook
Sian Grant
Rob Summerfield
Profile image for Councillor Jack Rydeheard
Councillor Jack Rydeheard Reform Leader Reform UK Elton
Profile image for Councillor Eamonn O'Brien
Councillor Eamonn O'Brien Leader of the Council Labour St Mary's
Profile image for Clare Cummins
Clare Cummins Cabinet Member, Housing Services Labour Ramsbottom
Profile image for Councillor Richard Gold
Councillor Richard Gold Cabinet Member for Communities and Inclusion Labour Sedgley
Profile image for Councillor Charlotte Morris
Councillor Charlotte Morris Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Growth Labour Elton
Profile image for Councillor Alan Quinn
Councillor Alan Quinn Cabinet Member Environment, Climate Change and Operations Labour Sedgley
Profile image for Councillor Lucy Smith
Councillor Lucy Smith Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Operations Labour Besses
Profile image for Councillor Tamoor Tariq
Councillor Tamoor Tariq Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform Labour Redvales
Profile image for Councillor Sean Thorpe
Councillor Sean Thorpe Deputy Leader for Cabinet Member, Finance and Corporate Services Labour St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Sandra Walmsley
Councillor Sandra Walmsley Cabinet Member for Children and Young People Labour Moorside
Lynne Ridsdale
Jacqui Dennis
Neil Kissock
Jeanette Richards
Kate Waterhouse
Philippa Braithwaite

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 03rd-Dec-2025 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 03rd-Dec-2025 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 03rd-Dec-2025 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
Appendix - Northern Gateway Western Access Scheme.pdf
Northern Gateway Western Access Scheme.pdf
Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document consultation draft.pdf
Prestwich Village Regeneration Project Phase 1B and 2 Development Strategy.pdf
Appendix Houses in Multiple Occupation SPD.pdf
Adult Social Care Performance Quarter Two Report 2025-26.pdf
Draft 202627 Revenue Budget.pdf
Corporate Plan Quarter Two 2025-26 Performance Delivery.pdf
Neighbourhood Support Housing Services - Young Peoples Accommodation Support Tender - Part A.pdf
Housing Major Works Programme 202526 - Part A.pdf
AB Electrical EICR and LD2 Services Contract Award Decision.pdf
Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 LAFH.pdf
Appendix - Prestwich Village Regeneration Project Phase 1B and 2 Development Strategy.pdf