The Dorset Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 9 October 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including updates on the council's transformation programme, children's services, the Get Dorset and BCP Working Plan, the Farms Estate Strategy, and several recommendations from the People & Health Overview Committee.

Children's Services Inspection

The Cabinet is scheduled to consider a report regarding the inspection of local authority children's services. This follows a recent inspection, and the report pack includes an updated version of Dorset's Post Inspection Action Plan Updated Sept 25.

Get Dorset and BCP Working Plan

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Get Dorset and BCP Working Plan, which aims to improve employment opportunities across the Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council areas. The plan includes initiatives such as the Connect to Work Delivery Plan, which is designed to support residents in finding employment. The report pack also includes a list of Skills and Workforce Board Working Group members.

Dorset Council Transformation Investment Update

The Cabinet is scheduled to receive an update on the Dorset Council's transformation programme, known as 'Our Future Council'. The Transformation Report - OFC is expected to provide an overview of the progress made in the programme, which aims to modernise council services and improve efficiency.

Dorset Council - Farms Estate Strategy

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Dorset Council Farms Estate Strategy. This strategy likely concerns the management and future direction of the council's agricultural land holdings. The report pack includes both a final cabinet report and the final strategy document.

Developer Contribution Funding for Community Facilities at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury

The Cabinet is scheduled to consider a report on developer contribution funding for community facilities at Mampitts Green in Shaftesbury. This likely involves the allocation of funds obtained from developers to improve local amenities. The report pack includes an accessible impact assessment table of recommendations.

Recommendations from the People & Health Overview Committee

The Cabinet is scheduled to consider several recommendations from the People & Health Overview Committee:

• Empty Homes Strategy: The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Empty Homes Strategy, which aims to reduce the number of vacant properties in the Dorset Council area. The report pack includes a draft of the strategy, an equality impact assessment, and the committee's recommendation.
• Dorset Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-2028: The Cabinet is scheduled to review the Dorset Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-2028. The report pack includes the strategy document, an equality impact assessment, and the committee's recommendation.
• Age Friendly Communities: The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss a report on Age Friendly Communities. The report pack includes the committee's recommendation.

Aspire Adoption Annual Report

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Aspire Adoption Annual Report. The report pack includes the annual report for 2024-25.

Modification of Public Health Contracts

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the modification of public health contracts over £500,000, specifically relating to 0-19 public health nursing and sexual health services. This discussion is expected to take place in a closed session, as it involves information relating to the financial or business affairs of particular persons.