Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 9, 2025

Purpose: To consider the Aspire Adoption Annual Report.

Content: That the Aspire Adoption annual report 2024/25 be received and noted.   Reason for the decision   Dorset Council had a duty under the Adoption and Children Act 2002 to establish and maintain an adoption service for its area. Dorset Council along with BCP Council discharges this duty through a delegation of functions to Aspire Adoption, a Regional Adoption Agency.