Russell Bernstein - Councillor for Bury (Pilkington Park)

Councillor Russell Bernstein

Independent Pilkington Park

Email: r.bernstein@bury.gov.uk

Council: Bury

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee Youth Cabinet Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Employment Panel (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Licensing and Safety Committee Planning Control Committee (Guest, Committee Member) Performance and Finance - Overview and Scrutiny Sub-group Locality Board Standards Committee Health Scrutiny Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

93 meetings · Page 14 of 19

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3rd September, 2024 7.00 pm

September 03, 2024
Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24th July, 2024 7.00 pm

July 24, 2024
Youth Cabinet

Youth Cabinet - Thursday, 18th July, 2024 5.00 pm

July 18, 2024
Council

Council - Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 7.00 pm

July 17, 2024
Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th July, 2024 7.00 pm

July 11, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

37 decisions · Page 1 of 8

Draft 2026/27 Revenue Budget

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

AB Electrical EICR and LD2 Services Contract Award Decision

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Local Authority Housing Fund, Round 3, (LAFH)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Adult Social Care Performance Quarter Two Report 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Neighbourhood Support Housing Services - Young People's Accommodation & Support Tender - Part A

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings Attended: 93

Average per Month: 4.0

Decisions Recorded: 37