Jane Somper - Councillor for Dorset ( Beacon)

Councillor Jane Somper

 Conservative  Beacon

Email: cllrjane.somper@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Council: Dorset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: The Shareholder Committee for the Dorset Centre of Excellence (DCOE) (Guest) Cabinet (Guest) Corporate Parenting Board People and Health Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair) Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Guest) People and Health Overview Committee (Guest) Joint Overview Committee Staffing Committee (Committee Member) Place and Resources Overview Committee Dorset Council (Committee Member) Audit and Governance Committee Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee (Guest) Shareholder Committee for Care Dorset Holdings Ltd Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee’ (Committee Member) General Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Shareholder Committee for Dorset Innovation Park Ltd (Guest)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

77 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Dorset Council Committee Member

Dorset Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 04, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee - Monday, 1st December, 2025 11.00 am

December 01, 2025
Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee Guest

Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 6.30 pm

November 20, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board Guest

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 2.00 pm

November 19, 2025
People and Health Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

People and Health Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am

November 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

104 decisions · Page 13 of 21

Refurbishment of Hardy House, Portland

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024

This is an award of contract to a contractor for the refurbishment of Hardy House on Portland, following a procurement excerise.  

For Determination

Blandford + Neighbourhood Plan Minor (Non-Material) Modifications Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024

Report relating to the “making” (adoption) of the Bland + Neighbourhood Plan Review.  The Review that has been undertaken is a minor (non material) modification review. Therefore, there has been no requirement for an examination or referendum.

For Determination

Integrated Care System Urgent and Emergency Care Transformation Programme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024

Including ratification of Partnership Agreement.

For Determination

Acquisition of land known as “KwikFit site”, Westwey Road, Weymouth - Exempt

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024

To support the delivery of the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) proposals it is recommended to approve the acquisition of the former “KwikFit” unit on Westwey Road, Weymouth which is situated between two brownfield sites the Council acquired for redevelopment earlier in 2024.  

For Determination

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy 2024-27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024

To consider the SEND Strategy for 2024-27.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 77

Average per Month: 4.1

Decisions Recorded: 104