URL: https://councildecisions.bury.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4302

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform presented a report regarding the proposed 2026/27 Adult Social Care fees and charges across the Health and Adult Care directorate to take effect in April 2026.   Decision: Cabinet approved the proposed Adult Social Care Fees & Charges for 2026/27 detailed in Appendix A of this report.   Reasons for the decision: In accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations, there is a requirement to review fees and charges on an annual basis.   Alternative options considered and rejected: No alternatives were considered. The uplift to 2026/27 Adult Social Care fees are in line with the 2026/27 Adult Social Care Provider Fee Uplifts or in line with the November 2025 Autumn Statement which announced that Department of Works and Pensions benefits will increase by 3.8% and the Universal Credit amount will rise by 6.2%.

Date of Decision: March 11, 2026