Decision
Analysis
outcome: The assessment found that Bury delivers a Good standard of adult social care, with strengths in leadership, effective safeguarding, partnership working, and a clear strategic vision.
summary: The decision involves the outcome of the first CQC assessment of Bury Local Authority's adult social care services.
topline: The Cabinet has noted the positive outcome of the CQC inspection of Bury Local Authority's Adult Social Care services.
reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as the assessment results were positive and there were no alternative options considered or rejected.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform", "Staff and partners involved in adult social care services", "Cross-party Councillors"]
contentiousness_score: 0
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://councildecisions.bury.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4332
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 results of first CQC assessment of Bury Local Authority and summarised the key strengths and areas where improvement was required. Councillor Tariq advised that the overall assessment found that Bury delivers Good standard of adult social care, with strengths in leadership, effective safeguarding, partnership working and a clear strategic vision. Members expressed their thanks to all staff and partners for their work and contribution, and officers thanked cross-party Councillors for their part in the inspection and outcome. Decision: Cabinet noted outcome of the CQC inspection of Adult Social Care. Reasons for the decision: N/A Alternative options considered and rejected: N/A
Date of Decision: July 8, 2026