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Cabinet - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.15 am

October 1, 2025 Cabinet View on council website

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Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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  • Resident Card
    Recommendations Approved

    ... to introduce a Resident Card scheme offering residents benefits like free parking, discounts at seaside kiosks, and free swims, while delegating authority for contracting a technical solution for a Summer 2026 launch.

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  • Events Framework
    Recommendations Approved

    ...to adopt the Events Framework, which documents the council's approach to events on outdoor council land, including processes, policies, and a risk-based approach to safety paperwork for external event organizers, delegating implementation to the Director of Commercial Operations.

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  • Corporate Performance Report - Q1
    Recommendations Approved

    ...to consider the Quarter One performance, note the ongoing work to expand the data available on the interactive performance dashboard, and note the positive activities highlighted in the Corporate Performance Report.

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  • ...to note the budget monitoring position for quarter one 2025/26, agree to capital budget adjustments for bus service improvement and local transport plan funding, and approve a freeze on non-essential spending and vacancies until financial stability is assured.

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  • ...to ensure continuity during the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum's governance transition, they extended the term of office for the current Chair of the Management Committee until the museum's transfer to the new sole trustee is complete or for a further three years, whichever is sooner.

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  • ...to approve the application by the Lilliput Neighbourhood Forum and designate both the forum and area.

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  • Nitrogen Mitigation for Poole Harbour
    Recommendations Approved

    ...to withdraw the Nitrogen Mitigation for Poole Harbour Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and replace it with Natural England's approved nutrient neutrality calculator and developer credit purchase system, while also authorizing the temporary use of up to £1 million from strategic CIL if needed to ensure timely spending on nitrogen mitigation.

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  • ...to approve the draft 'Get Dorset & BCP Working Plan' for publication and delegate authority for minor changes and funding allocation to the Director, Investment and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations.

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  • ...to support biodiversity and meet environmental targets, the Cabinet gave pre-publication approval to the Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy, committing to integrate it into council policies and decision-making, and supporting its ongoing monitoring and review.

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Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Millie Earl
Councillor Millie Earl Leader of the Council • Liberal Democrat • Newtown & Heatherlands
Profile image for Councillor Mike Cox
Councillor Mike Cox Liberal Democrat • Christchurch Town
Profile image for Councillor David Brown
Councillor David Brown Liberal Democrat • Bearwood & Merley
Profile image for Councillor Richard Burton
Councillor Richard Burton Liberal Democrat • Bearwood & Merley
Profile image for Councillor Andy Hadley
Councillor Andy Hadley Poole People - Independent and local • Poole Town
Profile image for Councillor Jeff Hanna
Councillor Jeff Hanna Liberal Democrat • West Southbourne
Profile image for Councillor Richard Herrett
Councillor Richard Herrett Liberal Democrat • Wallisdown & Winton West
Profile image for Councillor Andy Martin
Councillor Andy Martin Christchurch Independents • Highcliffe & Walkford
Profile image for Councillor Sandra Moore
Councillor Sandra Moore Liberal Democrat • Canford Heath
Profile image for Councillor Kieron Wilson
Councillor Kieron Wilson Independent • Muscliff & Strouden Park

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