Modern sustainable unitary - reimagining the role of Dorset Council
May 19, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Purpose
To socialise the North Star content, focusing on articulating our desired future state and the enabling factors that will underpin our vision and support effective delivery of the council plan priorities.
Decision
That Cabinet endorse the vision and principles of a modern, sustainable unitary council and the overall journey required to achieve this.
Reason for the decision
To ensure members understand the proposed direction, how it supported delivery of council priorities, and how it aligned with existing change programmes. To ensure members were sighted on how this organisational journey would develop over time, with appropriate links to democratic processes built in.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 6.30 pm on May 19, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 19 May 2026 |
| Effective from | 29 May 2026 |
| Expected date | 19 May 2026 |
| Originally due | 19 May 2026 |
| Lead officer | Liz Crocker, Steven Ford |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |