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.

Alternatively you can visit the officer decisions page for information on officer delegated decisions that have been taken by council officers.

Decisions published

31/03/2021 - Salary Payments: Annual Increments ref: 3524    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 23/04/2021

Effective from: 31/03/2021

Decision:

Identify and correct errors and under payments of salary to staff. Ensure incremental progression within grading structure is set up appropriately, in accordance with agreed terms and conditions of service and contract of employment.

Lead officer: Lynne Ridsdale


30/03/2021 - Proposed implementation of a loading bay on Rectory Lane in Radcliffe ref: 3520    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 16/04/2021

Effective from: 30/03/2021

Decision:

To approve for implementation of a loading bay on Rectory Lane in Radcliffe.

Lead officer: David Giblin


08/04/2021 - Contract for the Provision of Counselling & Psychotherapy Services for School employees - 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022 with options to extend for two further 12 month periods ref: 3516    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 15/04/2021

Effective from: 08/04/2021

Decision:

On the 1st June 2017 Bury Council entered into a contract with The Relationship Hub (North West) Limited (then known as Relate GM North) for the provision of Council & Psychotherapy Services for the provision of counselling and psychotherapy services in order to assist its employees in making a speedier recovery from various health conditions. The contract period ran for two years with an option to extend for a further twelve months.

Lead officer: Lynne Ridsdale


01/04/2021 - Greater Manchester Highways Alliance Framework (Works Packages 03 Bury East & 04 Prestwich) ref: 3515    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 13/04/2021

Effective from: 01/04/2021

Decision:

To award works packages 03 Bury East & 04 Prestwich, under the Greater Manchester Highways Alliance Framework.

Lead officer: Donna Ball


30/03/2021 - Annual Review of Adult Social Care Fees and Charges for the Financial Year 2021/22 ref: 3514    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 07/04/2021

Effective from: 30/03/2021

Decision:

The One Commissioning Organisation (OCO) directorate raises a number of Adult Social Care specific fees and charges. In accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations, there is a requirement to review fees and charges on an annual basis.

Lead officer: Will Blandamer


30/03/2021 - Extension of funding to Jigsaw for continuation of the delivery of services to young people with disabilities and socially isolated people aged over 55 years. ref: 3513    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 07/04/2021

Effective from: 30/03/2021

Decision:

Jigsaw are a charitable organisation who provide peer support, volunteer services and social activities for young disabled people as well as a project called Jigsaw Link which connects people over 55 years to prevent isolation where people are un-befriended.

Lead officer: Julie Gonda


24/03/2021 - Award of contract for Domestic Abuse Independent Review ref: 3512    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 07/04/2021

Effective from: 24/03/2021

Decision:

Domestic Abuse in Bury is overseen by the Community Safety Partnership and, in turn, a Domestic Abuse Strategic Group. There are a number of commissioned services that deliver Domestic Abuse provision in the borough, some commissioned locally and some at a GM level.

Lead officer: Lynne Ridsdale


26/03/2021 - Writing to all households to inform them of the arrangements to ensure safety at polling stations and outlining all the ways to vote, together with promoting how to register to vot ref: 3511    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 07/04/2021

Effective from: 26/03/2021

Decision:

It is proposed to write to all households in Bury to provide assurance that the elections will be carried out safely and securely. All means of voting will be included together with a reminder to register to vote. Key deadlines will be included in the letter.

Lead officer: Geoff Little


26/03/2021 - Older People Day Services Review ref: 3510    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 07/04/2021

Effective from: 26/03/2021

Decision:

In autumn 2019, a comprehensive review of the following day services afforded Bury Council the opportunity to assess whether they remained fit for purpose and provided value for money:

Lead officer: Will Blandamer


23/03/2021 - Award of contract for Highway Drainage and Minor Works 2021/22-2023/24 ref: 3509    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 01/04/2021

Effective from: 23/03/2021

Decision:

The works comprise drainage and minor highway maintenance across the borough of Bury.

Lead officer: Donna Ball


09/03/2021 - Greater Manchester Highways Alliance Framework ref: 3508    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision published: 01/04/2021

Effective from: 09/03/2021

Decision:

To award works packages 01 Radcliffe & 02 Bury, under the Greater Manchester Highways Alliance Framework.

Lead officer: Donna Ball


09/03/2021 - Contract for the Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) on behalf of employees of the Council, Persona and Schools 1st June 2020 to 31st March 2022 with an option to extend for two further twelve month periods. Additional Services to be ref: 3507    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 01/04/2021

Effective from: 09/03/2021

Decision:

In April 2020 The Council became a participant in the AGMA contract for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme involving Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), a 24/7/365 helpline and an online portal/mobile application to support the welfare of the employees.

Lead officer: Lynne Ridsdale