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• The Council's 2026/27 Revenue Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2027/28 through to 2028/29

  Recommendations Approved

  ... approved the Council's 2026/27 Revenue Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2027/28 through to 2028/29, including a 4.99% Council Tax increase and the use of £3.977m of reserves.

• Simister Bowlee Development Framework Consultation Draft

  Recommendations Approved

  ... the draft Simister Bowlee Development Framework Supplementary Planning Document was approved as the basis for public consultation for a six-week period.

• In-house delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain on Council-owned land - Part A

  Recommendations Approved

  ... approved the in-house delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain on council-owned land, including preparing six sites, entering a three-year agreement with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for their Responsible Body service, and securing these sites for 30 years to enable their registration and sale of biodiversity units.

• Strategic direction for Bury's Leisure Centres

  Recommendations Approved

  ... approved a strategic direction for Bury's leisure centres that includes investment in repairs, commercialisation measures, and the opening of the Radcliffe leisure offer, while protecting all existing sites and swimming provision.

• Children's Services - Youth Justice Service proposal

  Recommendations Approved

  ... the recommendations to establish a standalone Bury Youth Justice Service, terminate the current collaborative agreement with Rochdale Borough Council, and authorize officers to secure a local venue and implement the new service arrangement were approved.

• Bury West Transport Framework

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Bury West Transport Framework, outlining the vision and plan for delivering necessary transport infrastructure and services for the Elton Reservoir and Walshaw development sites, was approved.

• Walshaw Development Framework - Consultation Draft

  Recommendations Approved

  ... approved the draft Walshaw Development Framework for a six-week public consultation period.

• Bury Flexi Hall - Operator Contract Award - Part A

  Recommendations Approved

  ... a 15-year lease was approved for Midlands Events Bury Ltd to operate the ground floor of the Bury Flexi Hall, now named Casewells, and a loan of up to £1.1m was approved for the venue's fit-out.

• Elton Reservoir Development Framework - Consultation Draft

  Recommendations Approved

  The Cabinet of Bury Council approved the draft Elton Reservoir Development Framework for consultation on 11 February 2026. The framework sets out the masterplan and phasing strategy for the Elton Reservoir site. The Executive Director of Place was delegated power to make minor non-material editorial amendments before consultation.

• Annual HRA Budget 2026/27 & Rent Setting

  Recommendations Approved

  The Cabinet of Bury Council approved the Annual HRA Budget for 2026/27 and rent setting on 11 February 2026. This included approving the HRA Capital Investment Plan, setting social and affordable rents at a 4.8% increase, and increasing garage rents, sheltered management and support charges, service and amenity charges, support and heating charges, and furnished tenancy charges by 4.8%. The decision also approved the re-introduction of Rent Convergence from April 2027.

Attendees

Councillor Dene Vernon Together for Bury Leader Together For Bury · Bury West

Councillor Eamonn O'Brien Leader of the Council Labour · St Mary's

Clare Cummins Cabinet Member, Housing Services Labour · Ramsbottom

Councillor Richard Gold Cabinet Member for Communities and Inclusion Labour · Sedgley

Councillor Charlotte Morris Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Growth Labour · Elton

Councillor Alan Quinn Cabinet Member Environment, Climate Change and Operations Labour · Sedgley

Councillor Lucy Smith Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Operations Labour · Besses

Councillor Tamoor Tariq Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform Labour · Redvales

Councillor Sean Thorpe Deputy Leader for Cabinet Member, Finance and Corporate Services Labour · St Mary's

Councillor Sandra Walmsley Cabinet Member for Children and Young People Labour · Moorside

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