Your views and opinions are important to us and we'll always seek to consult with members of the public on our services, policies and plans.
Current consultations
Budget for 2026/27
Bury Council’s Cabinet has approved the proposed budget for 2026/27 for public consultation.
The public consultation will run from Thurs 4 December to 19 January and all residents are encouraged to have their say on the recommendations and how savings can be made within the council.
Have your say on Bury’s budget: 2026/27 Bury Council Budget Proposals Consultation (Page 1 of 6)
The council is confronting one of the toughest financial challenges in its history due to the difficult economic context.
Despite this, the council remains committed to protecting vital services and building a sustainable future for our borough.
Like councils across the country, Bury faces rising costs and increasing demand, particularly in adults’ and children’s social care, where more people than ever need support.
What happens next?
After the deadline, we’ll review all feedback. This will help shape the final version of the guidance, which we’ll publish after the consultation ends.
Give your views on future transport plans for Greater Manchester
People who live, work, travel, visit, or study in Greater Manchester are being asked to help shape the future of travel through to 2050, by giving their views during a public consultation.
The Greater Manchester Transport Strategy and Delivery Plan outlines how our growing city region will deliver a world-class, joined up transport system – better connecting people with places, new jobs, opportunities, homes and services, including healthcare and education. The plans are backed by £2.5 billion funding from government to deliver transport projects through to the early 2030s.
Every voice matters and views are invited from anyone with an interest in transport in Greater Manchester. See a full list of transport schemes, find out more and get involved by filling out the survey before Monday 9 March 2026.
Have your say
More information is available at gmconsult.org along with details of drop-in sessions being held at public venues in every local authority area of Greater Manchester.
How consultations work
Consultations provide a way of having a conversation about a subject. They allow you to get involved and give feedback, which helps us understand your ideas, views, concerns and opinions.
When a consultation closes, we will assess all responses and will act on the results. Working in this way helps to ensure our policies and and the services we deliver reflect your views and priorities.
Closed consultations
When consultations close, we will continue to list them for 6 months.
- Council Tax Support consultation (closed 11 December 2025)
- draft Extra Care Housing Strategy (closed 21 November 2025)
- Single use vape regulations (closed 28 November 2025)
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Improvement options for Whitefield (closed on 10 November 2025)
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Bury Council’s Licensing Policy 2026-2031 (closed 22 October 2025)
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Northern Gateway Mayoral Development Corporation public consultation (closed 8 June 2025)
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Streets for All Radcliffe - Victoria Street/School Street neighborhood engagement
- Budget consultation 2025/2026 (Residents car parking permits) (closed 7 April 2025)
- Public open space survey (closed 31 March 2025)
- Draft SPD11 Parking Standards in Bury (closed 14 March 2025)