Agenda

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm

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Contact: Philippa Braithwaite Democratic Services

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies for Absence
2.	Declarations of Interest Members of Cabinet are asked to consider whether they have an interest in any of the matters of the Agenda and, if so, to formally declare that interest.
3.	Public Question Time Questions are invited from members of the public about the work of the Cabinet. Notice of any question must be given to Democratic Services by midday on Monday, 9^th February. Approximately 30 minutes will be set aside for Public Question Time, if required.
4.	Member Question Time Questions are invited from Elected Members about items on the Cabinet agenda. 15 minutes will be set aside for Member Question Time, if required. Notice of any Member question must be given to the Monitoring Officer by midday 6^th February.
5.	Minutes PDF 313 KB Minutes from the meeting held on 15 January 2026 are to follow.
6.	Annual HRA Budget 2026/27 & Rent Setting PDF 870 KB View the background to item 6. Report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation is attached
7.	The Council's 2026/27 Revenue Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2027/28 through to 2028/29 PDF 1 MB View the background to item 7. Report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation is attached. Additional documents: Appendix 1 - CTax Base and Resolution and Collection Fund Surplus Deficit Report , item 7. PDF 678 KB Appendix 2 - 2026-27 Treasury Management Strategy , item 7. PDF 2 MB Appendix 3 - 2026-27 to 2028-29 Capital Strategy , item 7. PDF 564 KB Appendix 4 - Dedicated Schools Grant 2026-27 , item 7. PDF 701 KB Appendix 5 - Budget 2026.27 EQIA , item 7. PDF 519 KB Appendix 6 - Chief Finance Officer Statement , item 7. PDF 584 KB
8.	Children's Services - Youth Justice Service proposal PDF 899 KB View the background to item 8. Report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Young People is attached.
9.	Walshaw Development Framework - Consultation Draft PDF 407 KB View the background to item 9. Report of the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached. Additional documents: Appendix 1 Walshaw Development Framework Consultation Draft , item 9. PDF 13 MB Walshaw - JPA9 WDF EqIA (October 25) , item 9. PDF 450 KB
10.	Elton Reservoir Development Framework - Consultation Draft PDF 405 KB View the background to item 10. Report of the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached. Additional documents: Appendix 1 - Elton Reservoir Development Framework Consultation Draft , item 10. PDF 12 MB Elton - JPA7 ERDF EqIA (October 25) , item 10. PDF 450 KB
11.	Simister Bowlee Development Framework Consultation Draft PDF 385 KB View the background to item 11. Report of the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached. Additional documents: Appendix 1 - Simister Bowlee-Development-Framework Consultation Draft , item 11. PDF 8 MB Simister - JPA1.2 SBDF EqIA (October 25) , item 11. PDF 451 KB
12.	Bury West Transport Framework PDF 166 KB View the background to item 12. Report of the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached. Additional documents: Appendix A - Bury West Transport Framework , item 12. PDF 4 MB Bury West TFD EqIA (Jan 26) , item 12. PDF 494 KB
13.	Bury Flexi Hall - Operator Contract Award - Part A PDF 422 KB View the background to item 13. Report of the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached. Additional documents: Appendix 1 Flexi Hall EqIA v02 (PART A) , item 13. PDF 648 KB
14.	In-house delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain on Council-owned land - Part A PDF 522 KB View the background to item 14. Report of the Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Operations is attached. Additional documents: PART A Appendix A - Map of potential Council-owned BNG receptor sites , item 14. PDF 6 MB PART A Appendix C Background information GMCA BNG Responsible Body Service , item 14. PDF 383 KB
15.	Strategic direction for Bury's Leisure Centres PDF 315 KB View the background to item 15. Report of the Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform attached.
16.	Urgent Business Any other business which by reason of special circumstances the Chair agrees may be considered as a matter of urgency.
17.	Exclusion of Press and Public To consider passing the appropriate resolution under Section 100 (A)(4), Schedule 12(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the reason that the following business involves the disclosure of exempt information as detailed against the item.
18.	Bury Flexi Hall - Operator Contract Award - Part B View the reasons why item 18. is restricted View the background to item 18. Report of the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached.
19.	In-house delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain on Council-owned land - Part B View the reasons why item 19. is restricted View the background to item 19. Report of the Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Operations is attached.