Non-executive decision to award £50,000 of s106 developer contribution funding towards the relocation of the Milborne Ladybirds early years facility to the Milborne St Andrew school site to support the delivery of early years.

October 3, 2025 Officer Delegated Decision (Officer) Approved View on council website
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Decision:  

 

Non-executive
decision to award £50,000 of s106 developer contribution funding towards the
relocation of the Milborne Ladybirds early years
facility to the Milborne St Andrew school site to
support the delivery of early years. 

 

Delegation
detailed in the Scheme of Delegation. Officer scheme of delegation for Dorset
Council – April 2019 

 

141 - To
allocate and distribute funding (including authorising
payment) secured in connection with any permission (including any related
planning obligation or CIL payment), consent or other approval granted under
Town and Country Planning Legislation subject to the decision being in
accordance with any strategy and/or policy adopted by the Council 

 

Associated
Policy – Protocol for
Planning Obligations Funding Allocations, May 2021.

Reasons for the decision

To use
appropriate s106 developer contribution funds to support the delivery of early
years places. 

Alternative options considered

Award of
funds subject to comprehensive appraisal process considering wide range of
early years settings. S106 funding supporting DfE Childcare Expansion Grant. 

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date3 Oct 2025