Councillor Matt Bell
Email: cllrmatt.bell@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Council: Dorset
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
63 meetings · Page 3 of 13
Dorset Council - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm
Western and Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 10.00 am
Corporate Parenting Board - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 3.00 pm
Western and Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.00 am
Dorset Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
62 decisions · Page 1 of 13
Crisis and Resilience Fund
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
The Crisis and Resilience Fund is replacing the Household Support Fund from April 2026. In quarter 4, National Government will give us the final detail of what will be included within the fund, and we will shape our offer accordingly and will bring the Day 1 support service to Cabinet for agreement to commence on 1 April 2026. This ensures there is no break in crisis and critical services whilst the longer-term resilience programme is developed to align with the new criteria.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Entering into South West Flood and Coastal Shared Service
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Bridport (West Bay) Harbour Walls Stabilisation & Property Works
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
...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.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Adoption of local heritage list
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
To adopt a local heritage list that has been complied following a public consultation exercise. These are assets which do not meet the threshold for formal designation (such as Listed Buildings) but nonetheless have local heritage value. Non designated heritage assets have a degree of heritage significance which merits consideration in planning applications.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Business Growth Dorset – Government Growth Hub Funding Financial year 26/27 to 28/29
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
...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.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 62