Decisions
Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.
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09/03/2023 - To create an additional Storekeeper Post at Equipment Services. Permission is requested to increase staffing resource to meet increasing demand and create an employment opportunity for a customer Bury Employment Support Training Service ref: 3978 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Health and Adult Care
Decision published: 04/07/2023
Effective from: 09/03/2023
Decision:
Permission is requested to create an
additional Storekeepers post of 20 hours at Equipment Service to
meet increasing demand.
Lead officer: Will Blandamer
20/03/2023 - World Social Work Day conference 2023 – event funding ref: 3977 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Health and Adult Care
Decision published: 04/07/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
This paper sets out to recommend use of the
Practice Learning Budget to fund the refreshments for the March
social work workforce conference, combining
annual world social work day celebrations and social work awards
ceremony with the workforce engagement session.
Lead officer: Will Blandamer
14/04/2022 - Public Footpath 229, Ramsbottom – Temporary closure ref: 3951 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 16/03/2023
Effective from: 14/04/2022
Decision:
Approval to the temporary closure under
Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic
Regulation Act 1984, of Public Footpaths 229, Ramsbottom from
Public Footpath
228 for 150m in a north westerly direction from 02 May 2022 for a
period of 6
months to in the interests of public safety due to construction
works (anticipated
initial duration 6 months). Also approval to apply to Secretary of
State if extension
of the closure is required. The diversion route is via Public
Footpath 228, Rams &
the non-designated path to the southwest of the pond adjacent to
Bast House
Farm & vice versa.
Lead officer: Administrator
13/04/2022 - Colville Drive area – Bury – Proposal to construct a ref: 3950 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 16/03/2023
Effective from: 13/04/2022
Decision:
Approval to construct a 20mph Zone area and
traffic calming in the Colville Drive
area of Bury which is proposed to be introduced as part of
Bury’s 2022/23 Road
Safety programme of works. This is following no significant
objections being
received following the recent formal advertisement
process.
Lead officer: Administrator
13/04/2022 - Crow Lane area – Ramsbottom – Proposal to construct ref: 3949 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 16/03/2023
Effective from: 13/04/2022
Decision:
Approval to construct a 20mph speed limit area
in the Crow Lane area of
Ramsbottom which is proposed to be introduced as part of
Bury’s 2022/23 Road
Safety programme of works. This is following no significant
objections being
received following the recent formal advertisement
process.
Lead officer: Administrator
13/04/2022 - Rufford Drive area – Whitefield – Proposal to construct ref: 3948 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 16/03/2023
Effective from: 13/04/2022
Decision:
Approval to construct a 20mph speed limit area
in the Rufford Drive area of
Whitefield which is proposed to be introduced as part of
Bury’s 2022/23 Road
Safety programme of works. This is following no significant
objections being
received following the recent formal advertisement
process.
Lead officer: Administrator
19/04/2022 - Temporary road closures and waiting restrictions to be implemented as required ref: 3947 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 16/03/2023
Effective from: 19/04/2022
Decision:
Approval to the temporary traffic regulation
order under Section
16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act on various roads in
Radcliffe (including
the town centre) on Saturday 04 June 2022 (between approximately
10am and
4pm) to enable Radcliffe Carnival Parade to take place.
Lead officer: Administrator
25/04/2022 - Hillsborough Dr/Rufford Dr/Dovehouse Close areas - ref: 3946 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 16/03/2023
Effective from: 25/04/2022
Decision:
Temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
of various Streets in Unsworth & Whitefield from Monday
04/07/22 for a period
of 3 months to facilitate carriageway surface dressing works
(anticipated
duration 2 months). Short duration closures with local diversions
as and when
required by the works.
Lead officer: Administrator
27/04/2022 - Pilkington Rd/Turks Rd Areas, Radcliffe & Orange Hill ref: 3945 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 16/03/2023
Effective from: 27/04/2022
Decision:
Temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
of various Streets in Radcliffe & Prestwich from Friday
01/07/22 for a period of
3 months to facilitate carriageway surface dressing works
(anticipated duration
2 months). Short duration closures with local diversions as and
when required
by the works.
Lead officer: Administrator
20/04/2022 - Rowlands Road, Summerseat, Bury - Temporary ref: 3944 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 16/03/2023
Effective from: 20/04/2022
Decision:
Temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
of Rowlands Road, Summerseat – between Crag Avenue and
Railway Street
from Monday 25/07/22 for a period of 3 months to facilitate
drainage works
(anticipated duration 4 weeks). The alternative route will be via
Crag Lane, Cliff
Ave, Pollards Lane, Kay St, Waterside Rd & Railway St and
vice-versa.
Lead officer: Administrator
25/01/2023 - Tenant Incentive Scheme (TIS) – Approval for £100,000 from the Housing Revenue Account to be allocated to the TIS to enable delivery of the scheme from the 1st of February 2023 until the 31st of March 2025 ref: 3942 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 14/03/2023
Effective from: 25/01/2023
Decision:
The Council continues to experience high
demand for social housing, particularly larger three and
four-bedroom family homes and adapted properties.
Lead officer: Administrator
08/02/2023 - Kersal Road, Prestwich – Refurbishment of play area 2022-23 ref: 3941 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 14/03/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
Following evaluation of the submitted
quotations, it is recommended that the lowest quotation of
£11,389.00 for the refurbishment of the play area at Kersal
Road, Prestwich, submitted by Draxeda Construction of Fern Cottage,
Astley Moss, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7LX is accepted as
providing best overall value to the authority.
Lead officer: Donna Ball
08/02/2023 - Thatch Leach Lane, Whitefield – Refurbishment of play area 2022-23 ref: 3940 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 14/03/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
Following evaluation of the submitted
quotations, it is recommended that the lowest quotation of
£36,918.00 for the refurbishment of the play area at Thatch
Leach Lane, Whitefield, submitted by Draxeda Construction of Fern
Cottage, Astley Moss, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7LX is
accepted as providing best overall value to the
authority.
Lead officer: Donna Ball
20/02/2023 - Establishment of a 2-year fixed term Family Conflict & Parenting Co-ordinator post within Early Help and School Readiness ref: 3939 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director Children and Young People
Decision published: 14/03/2023
Effective from: 20/02/2023
Decision:
To establish a 1x FTE Family Conflict &
Parenting Co-ordinator post within the Family Help service on a 2
year fixed term basis, as soon as possible.
Lead officer: Jeanette Richards
06/01/2023 - Transfer of Children’s Rights Team from Quality & Assurance Service to CASS & Through Care Services of Children & Young People Directorate ref: 3938 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director Children and Young People
Decision published: 14/03/2023
Effective from: 06/01/2023
Decision:
Following review of operational arrangements,
it has been determined that the work of the Children’s Rights
Team (Comprising 1 x Team Manager and 2 x Children’s Rights
Workers) would be more effectively aligned to the CASS and Through
Care Management Structure.
Lead officer: Jeanette Richards
06/02/2023 - Deletion of the vacant CareLink Handy person post and relocation of CareLink from Taylor House to Bradley Fold ref: 3937 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 14/03/2023
Effective from: 06/02/2023
Decision:
Following approval at the Section 188 meeting
on 17 December 2022, a consultation took place (from 21st December
2022 to 20th January 2023) in relation to the deletion of the
vacant CareLink Handy person post and relocation of CareLink from
Taylor House to Bradley Fold.
Lead officer: Will Blandamer
02/02/2023 - Project Managers - Adult Social Care ref: 3936 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 14/03/2023
Effective from: 02/02/2023
Decision:
The Adult Social Care (ASC) programme has been
developed in response to a new national assurance framework for
adult social care and the Government’s ‘People at the
Heart of Care’ white paper. While the Government’s
Autumn Statement delayed charging reform until 2025, other reforms
outlined in the white paper are continuing. There are significant
implications attached to a Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
rating outcome including potential government intervention for
those local authorities deemed ’inadequate.’
Lead officer: Will Blandamer
06/03/2023 - Letter to Defra ref: 3935 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision published: 06/03/2023
Effective from: 06/03/2023
Decision:
Defra have given us little time for us to submit information to support transitional arrangements for food waste by 8th March. As part of the evidence pack GMCA are asking for a letter from each of the 9 GM districts on council’s letter head confirming that Bury Council are aware and supportive of the proposed transitional dates. This report asks permission to move forward with producing this letter and confirm the proposed transitional dates.