David Northam - Councillor for Dorset (Upwey and Broadwey)

Councillor David Northam

Liberal Democrats Upwey and Broadwey

Email: cllrdavid.northam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Council: Dorset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Place and Resources Overview Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Guest) Joint Overview Committee Strategic and Technical Planning Committee Western and Southern Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board Dorset Council (Committee Member) People and Health Overview Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

71 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Dorset Council Committee Member

Dorset Council - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 6.30 pm

May 14, 2026, 6:30 pm
Western and Southern Area Planning Committee Committee Member

Western and Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 07, 2026, 10:00 am
Dorset Council Committee Member

Dorset Council - Thursday, 16th April, 2026 6.30 pm

April 16, 2026, 6:30 pm
Western and Southern Area Planning Committee Committee Member

Western and Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday, 2 April 2026 - 10.00 am

April 02, 2026, 10:00 am
Place and Resources Overview Committee Committee Member

Place and Resources Overview Committee - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 10.00 am

March 26, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

107 decisions · Page 2 of 22

School Admission Arrangements 2027-2028

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...approved and adopted the School Admissions Arrangements and Co-ordinated Scheme for school place allocations for September 2027, including reductions in Pupil Admissions Numbers for two primary schools.

Recommendations Approved

Coombe House Annual Performance Report 2025

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...received and noted the Coombe House Annual Performance Report for 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Active Travel Infrastructure Plan

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...approved the Active Travel Infrastructure Plan, which outlines the network for walking, cycling, and wheeling and will guide future investment decisions.

Recommendations Approved

Melbury Abbas and Cann Neighbourhood Development Plan

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...the Melbury Abbas and Cann Neighbourhood Development Plan was formally adopted as part of the statutory development plan for the area, following a successful referendum.

Recommendations Approved

December 2025 Quarter 3 financial management report 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...noted the Quarter 3 financial management report for 2025/26, including the Senior Leadership Team's forecast, progress on savings, and the capital programme.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 71

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 107