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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26/11/2020 - Proposal to procure 4 ‘Speed Indicator devices’ (SIDs) with TWM that will be rotated around 36 pre-determined sites in Bury ref: 3522 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 16/04/2021
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
To approve the purchase of 4 Speed Indicator
devices ( SIDS) with TWM that will be rotated around 36 identified
sites in Bury on a regular basis.
Lead officer: David Giblin
23/11/2020 - Executive Team Development ref: 3444 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 13/01/2021
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
Bury is putting plans in place for huge
transformational change.
With a new Executive Team now in place, working across the Council
and the CCG, we have taken the opportunity to put some of the
building blocks in place by developing a strategy for Bury that
commits both organisations, working with partners and the
community, to a decade for reform; a bold ambition to tackle
deprivation and improve growth through a programme of work that
covers people; places; ideas; infrastructure and the business
environment
Lead officer: Geoff Little
26/11/2020 - Award of contract for the provision of consultancy support, data migration and configuration for the implementation of ContrOCC ref: 3431 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 14/12/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Consultancy, data migration and configuration
support is required for the implementation of ContrOCC, the
Council’s Adult Care Financial Management System.
Lead officer: Julie Gonda
01/12/2020 - Fox Street, Bury ref: 3428 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 13/12/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
Temporary One Way working
Lead officer: David Giblin
01/12/2020 - Highfield Road, Prestwich - Proposed Application for a crane to oversail the highway ref: 3427 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 13/12/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
Application for consent to oversail the
highway under Section 178 of the Highways Act 1980.
The consent is required to permit a crane to oversail the highway
as follows:-
• Location – 9A Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester,
M25 3AW (as shown on the attached plan) • Applicant –
Mobile Crane Services Ltd, Unit 11, Station Road, Station Road
Industrial Estate, SK5 6ND. Company number 12074081 • Proposed
dates, hours of operation – licence requested from 08
December 2020. Proposed 3 month duration, proposed hours of licence
8.00hrs – 17.00hrs • Planning permission application
number – 65481, granted 25/06/2020 • Traffic management
to be used in connection with the crane – give & take
• Method statement, risk assessments, public liability
insurance etc – checked by Engineers • Mobile crane to
be used
Lead officer: David Giblin
01/12/2020 - Warth Road, Milford Drive and Openshaw Fold Road, Bury. ref: 3426 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 13/12/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
Proposed introduction of no waiting at any
time restrictions.
Lead officer: David Giblin
30/11/2020 - Lever St, Alma St, Meadowcroft and Westminster Avenue – Temporary Road Closure ref: 3424 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 13/12/2020
Effective from: 30/11/2020
Decision:
Temporary closure under Section 14(1) of the
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, of Lever St, Alma St, Meadowcroft
and Westminster Ave from Monday 11/01/21 for a period of 6 months
to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works (anticipated duration
of works 2 months). Closures will only be implemented as and when
required. Local diversions will be signed on site where
applicable.
Lead officer: David Giblin
24/11/2020 - Rochdale Old Road, Bury – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions. ref: 3423 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 13/12/2020
Effective from: 24/11/2020
Decision:
No objections were received to the proposal to
introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on Rochdale Old Road,
Bury (outside Nos. 413 – 415) therefore the proposal is to be
introduced as advertised.
Lead officer: David Giblin
24/11/2020 - Rectory Lane, Prestwich – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions. ref: 3422 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 13/12/2020
Effective from: 24/11/2020
Decision:
No objections were received to the proposal to
introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on Rectory Lane,
Prestwich (at its junctions with Oakhurst Gardens, Deyne Avenue and
The Drive) therefore the proposal is to be introduced as
advertised.
Lead officer: David Giblin
01/12/2020 - Authorisation of Officers for Enforcement of Covid-19 Related Legislation ref: 3420 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 10/12/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
Authorisations for the enforcement of Covid-19
related legislation are required for officers of Environmental
Health, Trading Standards and Licensing sections of the
Council.
Lead officer: Donna Ball
03/12/2020 - Chanuka Candle Lighting celebration- Jewish Life Centre Radcliffe Piazza – 10th December 202 ref: 3419 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 10/12/2020
Effective from: 03/12/2020
Decision:
Chanuka is a Jewish holiday that falls in the
wintertime. The Jewish Life Centre would like to erect and light a
Chanuka Menorah Candle in celebration.
The Menorah (a 2 metre high Candelabra which holds small oil wicks
in glass jars attached to a wooden frame) is to be placed in
Radcliffe Piazza near The Bandstand.
There are no organised gatherings proposed in connection with this
event. The Events Group and the Council’s Community Safety
Manager have been consulted.
Lead officer: David Giblin
24/11/2020 - Throstle Grove, Bury – Proposed introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions ref: 3417 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 03/12/2020
Effective from: 24/11/2020
Decision:
No objections were received to the proposal to
introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on Throstle Grove,
Bury (at its junction with Brandlesholme Road) therefore the
proposal is to be introduced as advertised.
Lead officer: David Giblin
30/11/2020 - Proposed upgrade of existing signalised junction at the intersection of the A56 Manchester Road with A58 Jubilee Way ref: 3416 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 03/12/2020
Effective from: 30/11/2020
Decision:
To approve an informal consultation with
nearby properties regarding the proposals to upgrade the existing
signalised junction at A56 Manchester Road and A58 Jubilee Way in
Bury.
Lead officer: David Giblin
24/11/2020 - Parsons Lane, Bury – Temporary Road Closure ref: 3415 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 03/12/2020
Effective from: 24/11/2020
Decision:
Approval to the temporary closure under
Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, of Parsons
Lane from Friday 29 January 2021 for a period of 1 month to
facilitate telecoms works (anticipated duration:- 1 night between
8pm and 6am). Night time working hence no diversion
applicable.
Lead officer: David Giblin
26/11/2020 - Direction Signs for Housing Development at “Waldmers Wood”, Walmersley Old Road, Bury for Barratt Homes, provided by A & G Signs ref: 3414 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 03/12/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Approval of 12 temporary Directional Signs on
street lighting columns and poles. To be sited at various points
around Bury
Lead officer: David Giblin
26/11/2020 - Proposed implementation on site of a new Toucan Crossing on the A56 Manchester Road just north of Gigg Lane. This new Toucan crossing is proposed to be introduced as part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM’s) Beelines Tranche 5 initiative. ref: 3413 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Further to the decision of the Traffic
Management Unit (item 3f – 30th July 2019) (and no objections
being received following the formal recent advertisement process)
to approve for implementation on site the proposals to introduce a
new Toucan crossing on the A56 Manchester Road in Bury just north
of Gigg Lane as part of TfGM’s Tranche 5 Beelines
initiative.
Lead officer: David Giblin
26/11/2020 - The formal advertisement period for the proposed Zebra crossing on Kersal Vale Road in Prestwich and the proposed signalisation of the junction of A6044 Rainsough Brow and Kersal Vale Road in Prestwich has now come to an end. No objections were recei ref: 3412 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
The proposed introduction of these facilities
forms part of the Beelines Tranche 1 initiative that is being
promoted by Transport for Greater Manchester to provide enhanced
walking and cycling facilities in the borough.
Lead officer: David Giblin
26/11/2020 - Proposed implementation of upgrade of existing Pelican Crossing on the A665 Bury Old Road near St Margarets Road in to a Toucan crossing. The proposed introduction of these facilities forms part of the Beelines Tranche 1 initiative that is being prom ref: 3411 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Further to the decision of the Traffic
Management Unit ( item 4c – 3rd 28th July 2020 ) and
following no objections following the formal notification process,
to approve for implementation of the proposals to upgrade the
existing Pelican crossing on the A665 Bury Old Road near St
Margarets Road to a Toucan crossing.
Lead officer: David Giblin
26/11/2020 - Proposed upgrade of existing signalised junction at the intersection of the A665 Bury Old Road with Heywood Road in Prestwich to feature push button pedestrian facilities. The proposed introduction of these facilities forms part of the Beelines Tranc ref: 3410 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Further to the decision of the Traffic
Management Unit ( item 4c – 3rd 28th July 2020 ) to approve
for an informal consultation regarding the proposals to upgrade the
existing signalised junction at A665 Bury Old Road and Heywood Road
in Prestwich to feature push button facilities for
pedestrians.
Lead officer: David Giblin
23/11/2020 - COVID Marshals ref: 3409 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
The government has made available additional
grant funding to Local Authorities to support Covid Marshals in
light of the continuing Covid pandemic. For Bury, an allocation of
£103,897 has been received. A decision is needed on how the
funding will be utilised, so that the service delivery can be
implemented.
Lead officer: Donna Ball
26/11/2020 - George Street – Prestwich – Proposal to consult on 20mph Zone and traffic calming measures as part of a Section 38 Planning agreement ref: 3408 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Approval to consult on a 20mph Zone and
traffic calming measures in the George Street area of Prestwich
which are proposed to be introduced as part of a Section 38
planning agreement.
Lead officer: David Giblin
20/11/2020 - Direction Signs for Housing Development at “The Mount”, George Street, Prestwich for A & G Signs ref: 3407 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Approval of 12 temporary Directional Signs on
street lighting columns and poles. To be sited at various points
around Prestwich.
Lead officer: David Giblin
10/11/2020 - Bond Street, Bury – Emergency Road Closure ref: 3406 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 10/11/2020
Decision:
Temporary closure under Section 14(2) of the
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, of Bond Street between Rochdale
Road and Croft Street from Monday 09 November 2020 for a period of
21 days to facilitate repairs to a water leak (anticipated duration
one week). The diversion route is via Wash Lane, Derby Way and
Rochdale Road and vice versa.
Lead officer: David Giblin
12/11/2020 - Proposed implementation on site of 3 new Toucan Crossings ( one a segregated shared use Toucan ) in the East Ward of Bury. ref: 3405 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 12/11/2020
Decision:
Proposed implementation on site of 3 new
Toucan Crossings ( one a segregated shared use Toucan ) in the East
Ward of Bury. The proposed Toucan crossings are proposed to be
introduced on B6221 Wash Lane opposite Pine Street South, B6219
Parsonage Street opposite Cedar Street & A58 Rochdale Road
opposite Pine Street South. Additionally, it is proposed to remove
an existing Pelican crossing from the B6221 Wash Lane which is
adjacent to where a segregated shared use Toucan crossing is
scheduled to be introduced on this road. The proposed introduction
of the three new Toucan crossings forms part of Transport for
Greater Manchester’s MCF Beelines Tranche 6 bid. The
initiative is being promoted by Transport for Greater Manchester to
enhance existing recognised cycle and walking routes in the borough
and to develop new routes.
Lead officer: David Giblin
13/11/2020 - Decarbonising the Public Estate – Application for Funding ref: 3404 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 13/11/2020
Decision:
Two new sources of Government funding have
recently become available:
o Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund – for capital schemes to
decarbonise the public estate.
o Low Carbon Skills Fund - supports the above funding to provide
specialist and expert advice to carry out feasibility studies to
identify and develop energy efficiency and low carbon heat upgrade
projects and prepare robust and effective grant applications.
Lead officer: Donna Ball
28/10/2020 - Extension of post Early Years Quality Officer ref: 3402 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 28/10/2020
Decision:
Decision requested to extend temporary post of
Early Years Quality Officer, in order to continue with the
development of speech, language and communication work. Additional
grant funding has been provided to support salary costs.
Lead officer: Susan Reynolds
22/10/2020 - Request for Quotation to deliver a Pilot Alternative Provision within a business for young people aged 14-16 ref: 3401 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 22/10/2020
Decision:
A commission to improve people's skills, job
prospects and help businesses was launched in Bury in 2016. The
Bury Life Chances Commission aims to ensure that schools, colleges
and companies work together so that young people of all abilities
can maximise their potential and employment opportunities. Of key
concern is the perceived difficulty in recruiting young people with
the skills, attitude and work readiness attributes that employers
need. Whilst the local business base have expressed their concerns
they have also expressed a desire to support education providers to
understand their skills needs.
Lead officer: Paul Cooke