Councillor Simon Christopher
Email: cllrsimon.christopher@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Council: Dorset
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Dorset Council - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 6.30 pm
Western and Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 10.00 am
Dorset Council - Thursday, 16th April, 2026 6.30 pm
Western and Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday, 2 April 2026 - 10.00 am
Decisions from Meetings
83 decisions · Page 2 of 17
Swanage Beach Coastal Protection Scheme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
...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.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
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)
Biodiversity Duty report 2023-24
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
This report outlines the actions taken by Dorset Council to comply with the Biodiversity Duty under the Environment Act 2021. It presents Dorset Council’s first report on biodiversity summarising policies, objectives and actions to conserve and enhance biodiversity across the whole council.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement arrangements for specified services for Children's Services
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
...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.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 83