Bury Housing Strategy Consultation

Have Your Say on Bury's Draft Housing Strategy 2026 to 2036

Bury Council is developing a new Housing Strategy for the borough, called Homes for Bury. The strategy sets out our long-term vision, priorities, and approach to housing in Bury over the next ten years, from delivering the new homes the borough needs and regenerating our town centres, to improving existing homes, supporting people to live well and independently, preventing homelessness, and creating sustainable, healthy neighbourhoods.

A draft of the strategy has now been prepared, informed by a review of housing needs across the borough and early engagement with residents, partners, and stakeholders. On 30 June 2026, Cabinet approved the draft strategy for public consultation, and we now want to hear from you.

The consultation runs for twelve weeks, from Thursday 13 August to Thursday 5 November. Your views will help shape the final strategy before it is presented to Cabinet for approval later this year.

What is the strategy about?

Our vision is that everyone in Bury has access to a safe, affordable home that reduces inequalities, supports health and wellbeing, and creates strong, thriving communities. The draft strategy is built around five strategic objectives:

• Delivering more homes to meet Bury's needs, in the right places and of the right types
• Improving the quality, efficiency, and use of existing homes across all tenures
• Enabling access to homes that meet people's needs and support independence, health and wellbeing
• Preventing homelessness and creating stable housing pathways
• Being an excellent landlord, with better council homes and stronger places

We want to know whether these are the right priorities for Bury, whether anything is missing, and what matters most to you.

What you can find on this page

To help you take part, the following documents and materials are available on this page:

• The full draft Housing Strategy 2026 to 2036 
• An executive summary of the strategy if you would like a shorter overview 
• An easy read version of the strategy is available as a PDF at the bottom of the page.
• A short video explaining the strategy and what it means for Bury
• Frequently asked questions about the strategy and the consultation 
• The online feedback survey
• An easy read version of the survey

How to get involved

There are several ways to share your views:

Complete the survey. The quickest way to give us your feedback is to complete the online survey here or scan the QR code below.

An easy read version of the survey is also available here.

Email us. You can send your comments and views directly to housingstrategy@bury.gov.uk at any time during the consultation period.

Join our virtual event. We are holding an online event where you can hear more about the draft strategy, ask questions and share your views. We will be having 2 online events happening on:

• Monday 7 September 6pm – 7.30pm for all residents and stakeholders
• Tuesday 8 September 6pm – 7.30pm for those aged 35 and under.

To book a place, call our freephone number 0800 612 9133 or email lynne.shaw@arc4.co.uk.

Request information in other formats. If you would like a paper copy of the strategy or the survey, or need information in another format, call the freephone number 0800 612 9133 or email lynne.shaw@arc4.co.uk and we will arrange this for you.

What happens next?

The consultation closes on [insert closing date]. All feedback received will be carefully considered and used to shape the final version of the strategy. A report summarising the consultation findings, together with the final Housing Strategy and delivery plan, will then be presented to Cabinet for approval. Once adopted, the strategy will guide housing delivery across the borough over the next ten years.

Thank you for taking the time to get involved. Your views matter and will help us make sure the strategy reflects the needs and aspirations of Bury's residents and communities.