Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Swanage Beach Coastal Protection Scheme

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the outline business case for the Swanage Beach Coastal Protection Scheme was approved, along with its budget allocation, authorisation to submit it to the Environment Agency for external funding, and delegation of authority for procuring works and services.

• Entering into South West Flood and Coastal Shared Service

  Recommendations Approved

  ...supported entering into a Shared Service Agreement for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management with South West Flood and Coastal, and delegated authority to negotiate and finalise this agreement.

• Business Growth Dorset – Government Growth Hub Funding Financial year 26/27 to 28/29

  Recommendations Approved

  ...accepted government Growth Hub grant funding for the financial years 2026/27 to 2028/29 and delegated authority to the Executive Director for Place to design and deliver the function to support Dorset businesses in line with government policy.

• Bridport (West Bay) Harbour Walls Stabilisation & Property Works

  Recommendations Approved

  ...authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place to agree specifications, procurement, and contracts for harbour wall repairs up to a specified maximum spend, and to investigate options for council-owned buildings affected by ground movement.

• Working with Communities

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved an approach to working with communities and a Statement of Reasonable Expectations with Town Councils to strengthen partnership working and prepare for emerging legislation.

• Procurement arrangements for specified services for Children's Services

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved budget and funding allocations for specified Children's Services procurements, delegated authority for contract awards within budget, and approved the re-opening of an existing procurement framework to ensure continued service delivery.

• Authority to Grant Farm Business Tenancies on County Farms

  Recommendations Approved

  ... delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place to grant Farm Business Tenancies with an aggregate rental value exceeding £500,000, following consultation, to enable a more responsive and efficient approach to re-letting county farms.

• Biodiversity Duty report 2023-24

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Dorset Council's Biodiversity Duty Report 2023-25 was endorsed, and its publication and submission to Defra were approved.

• National Planning Policy and Guidance consultation response

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the proposed responses to the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance consultations were agreed for submission.

• Dorset Council Tenancy Strategy 2026 - 2031

  Recommendations Approved

  ... approved the Dorset Council Tenancy Strategy 2026-2031, which sets out expectations for registered providers regarding tenancy types, renewals, and management, with specific amendments to section 5.3 concerning the handling of tenancy breaches and renewals.

• Towards a new model of day opportunities

  Recommendations Approved

  ...endorsed the review of the commissioning model with Care Dorset and the private sector, and approved the introduction of a revised delivery model for day opportunities across multiple locations.

• Crisis and Resilience Fund

  Recommendations Approved

  ... approved the continuation of critical crisis and resilience projects and noted that the new Crisis and Resilience Fund will replace the Discretionary Housing Payment scheme from April 2026.

• Adoption of local heritage list

  Recommendations Approved

Attendees

Councillor Nick Ireland Liberal Democrats · Crossways

Councillor Richard Biggs Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economic Growth & Strategic Assets Liberal Democrats · Dorchester Poundbury

Councillor Jon Andrews Cabinet Member for Place Services Liberal Democrats · Sherborne East

Councillor Shane Bartlett Cabinet Member for Planning Liberal Democrats · Wimborne Minster

Councillor Simon Clifford Cabinet Member for Resources and Finance Liberal Democrats · Chickerell

Councillor Ryan Hope Liberal Democrats · Westham

Councillor Steve Robinson Liberal Democrats · Lytchett Matravers and Upton

Councillor Clare Sutton Green Party · Rodwell and Wyke

Councillor Gill Taylor Liberal Democrats · Chickerell

Councillor Ben Wilson Liberal Democrats · South East Purbeck

Councillor Matt Bell Cabinet Member for Public Health, Prevention & Communities Liberal Democrats · Radipole

Councillor Simon Christopher Conservative · Marshwood Vale

Councillor Spencer Flower Conservative · Verwood

Councillor Les Fry Independents for Dorset · Dorchester West

Councillor Rob Hughes Independents for Dorset · Portland

Councillor Andrew Parry Conservative · West Parley

Councillor Gary Suttle Conservative · Swanage

Councillor Chris Tomes Conservative · Swanage

Councillor Belinda Bawden Green Party · Lyme and Charmouth

Councillor Ray Bryan Conservative · St Leonards and St Ives

Councillor Beryl Ezzard Liberal Democrats · Wareham

Councillor Sally Holland Liberal Democrats · Chesil Bank

Councillor Sherry Jespersen Conservative · Hill Forts and Upper Tarrants

Councillor David Morgan Liberal Democrats · Wimborne Minster

Councillor Andy Todd Liberal Democrats · Colehill and Wimborne Minster East

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