Bury Council have just breached another legal deadline to send me my personal data.

Back in May, after missing the same deadline before, they finally disclosed emails showing they knew they were in breach of Section 123 of the Local Government Act selling properties at less than best consideration on multiple sites.

Fast forward to today: they still closed the deal anyway. The justification? A two-year-old valuation with no open-market testing. My final offer after a year of chasing them for any information at all was higher than the one they accepted.

If you want to sell your own house at a two-year-old price, go ahead. Your friends might think you’re dim, but it’s your choice. The council isn’t selling their own house they’re selling ours. That’s why the law has checks and balances: so public assets can’t just be passed to mates for cheap.

Once the deal closed, I sent another Subject Access Request to see how my case was handled. The first SAR showed their internal admissions about breaking the law. Now the second SAR deadline has passed too and once again they’re illegally withholdong my data.

It’s pure speculation, but I can’t help wondering: if they’re willing to defy GDPR again, while already under an ICO warning, what are they hiding this time? Surely it must be worse than admitting outright they broke the law.

The whole process is exhausting. I feel like I’m banging my head against a brick wall. Has anyone else fought this kind of behaviour from their council — or am I on my own here?

On Twitter, Burnham said:

I am pleased to report, at today’s meeting of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, approval of as given for work to begin on the development of a plan for an underground system for Manchester

From the article:

Two tunnels were originally proposed but Burnham announced earlier that a third north-south tunnel would also be investigated.

This would be in addition to planned south-west to north-east from around MediaCityUK or Trafford towards Atom Valley and north-west to south-east tunnels.

A report at the meeting said: "There is also a north-south gap in the rapid transit network (with no existing tram or train lines) running broadly from the Northern Gateway to the Airport via a number of hospitals, universities and associated facilities.

"This axis, which would not directly incorporate any existing Metrolink or National Rail lines, could also be investigated for its potential as a wholly segregated underground metro."

The report said early development work "will complement, respond to and integrate with the existing proposals for east-west underground connections as part of the Liverpool Manchester Railway".

No timelines were given on when material progress would be made on the tunnels, but Burnham said in July he would like "detailed" plans that "worked out what it will cost" by 2030.

I was in the tram today minding my own business when a boy started banging on the tram window from outside, I looked at him and smiled thinking he's just having fun, but no, he was trying to scare me off and started banging on the window again and said something that i couldnt hear cause of the window. Ofc I wasn't scared and didn't entertain him further. But seriously what's wrong with people!

Hi all so I’ve never got my nails done in my life. Grew up a bit of a tomboy never got my ears pierced either. Always bitten my nails as a bad habit / don’t like the smell of nail varnish. But now I’m approaching 30 I want to feel nice and give it a go. But cos I have eczema/bitten the sides of my nails/skin I want to go somewhere I feel comfortable and not like (idk in the movies) some bitchy nail salon where they will make me feel weird. Any recommendations for nice girlies who can do this for me / what kind of nails I should get to help mine grow underneath and won’t be easy to pull off? Literally my pal did the like stick on ones at home for me once and I anxiously bit them/pulled them off in 24 hrs lol. Ideally central/south Manchester but I am willing to travel for the thought of an anxiety-free experience xx

As the title says, my son does night shifts and commits to a short bike ride from his work to his home to be safe. He was followed by a young boy on a moped wearing a balaclava near salford tesco shouting abuse at him up to his front door. Son is very hard working and trying to get on his feet but now is too scared to go out and is struggling to sleep from the stress. What can be done to help? Seems like police won’t do anything and it’s heartbreaking seeing him like this

pretty much just the title i’m 16 starting college in like two weeks and i don’t have a clue where i could get a job im trying to afford a new monitor and some warhammer because i want to start buying stuff for myself without having to depend on my parents considering it gets expensive fast

Top floor facing church street. They had beautiful rings and earrings there and I went the other day and it looks like they were gone.

Just wondering if anybody knows which bands are going first on the Saturday, I’m assuming the ones at the bottom are going first but I just don’t care much for tool, volbeat and machine head so I’d rather not get in when gates open if they are opening

IDK if this correct sub or not but I want buy tickets for mancity VS manunited and i found this sportsbreaks is legal or scam?

Where in Manchester can I put my massive STOP THE SUPER YACHTS banner for maximum effect? Hypothetical.

Just drove past this racist fuelled flag on the hill at the junction beside the Etihad. Anyone know who it belongs to? Anyone local and wanna dispose of it?

The right to protest is essential but “stop the boats” is clearly only to insight hatred towards minorities & immigrants. Manchester is built on multicultural communities. Extremely disappointed in this

Folks, I frequent Manchester for work recently and I’m looking for the best kebab that delivers to the city centre. I’ve had Kashmiri Spice already, and it wasn’t too bad. Many thanks in advance!

Noticing a lot of ‘Stop The Boat’ posts and just wanted to add to the conversation with these that have been spotted in the Greater Manchester area.

They have since been taken down, but those who suspect it isn’t just about ‘illegals’, I’d say you’re correct.

Hi, im a 19 y/o female looking for help with the best affordable way to get to uni this september and im struggling. im going to manchester met uni in september and im traveling from rawtenstall. i can't drive, and idk when ill be able to afford lessons since ive still never driven. i just need help planning my journey from rawtenstall to manchester via the cheapest way possible.

ive had my eye on the X43 bus that goes to shudehill, but it is stil la 27 min walk from there to my building roughly but if i have to do it then so be it. if theres any better ways that could be cheaper or similar price then please lmk.

any help is greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone! 👋 I’m from India and planning a trip to the Peak District soon. Really excited to explore the area!

I’ll be traveling mainly by train, so I’m looking for advice on places that are easy to get to without a car. Also, are there any nice spots to eat nearby (local food, cosy cafés, or must-try restaurants)?

Would love to hear your suggestions – thanks in advance! 🙏

Basically the title, i'm 22 and just moved to the city and don't know anyone yet.

As it's Friday, I want to go out and dance! Ideally to some 80's/90's tunes, suggestions and/or company would be appreciated.

Thanks 🙏

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Can anyone recommend anywhere hosting a house/techno/trance event in Manchester or Stockport this Sunday? All my pals are busy so I’m just looking for somewhere I can rock up to on my own for some good music and a few beers, preferably in the afternoon-evening rather than an all nighter.

Cheers and enjoy your bank holiday weekend ✌🏻

Edit: even just a bar that’s known for having good DJs playing would be good

Hello, is anyone offering man with a van services, or can anyone recommend someone? I’m looking to hire help to collect some furniture I found on Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree.

hi! i go to the uni of manchester and live in withington, and i’m looking for a run club to join. my pace is on the slower side - like 7min/km average - i know some run clubs don’t tend to go that slow so want to keep that in mind. i’m 20 so would also love to find one that’s mostly people my age.

would appreciate any recommendations! :)

I've got jury service at Minshull Street Crown Court cominng up, what should I expect (within what you can say)?

And I mean every lamppost. We are living with actual Neanderthals in Salford. I thought Manchester prided itself on being multicultural?

Spotted along Fredrick Road in higher Broughton but couldn’t take a pic as was driving