Modern sustainable unitary - reimagining the role of Dorset Council

May 19, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council website
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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

Modern sustainable unitary 1 plain English.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date19 May 2026
Effective from29 May 2026
Expected date19 May 2026
Originally due19 May 2026
Lead officerLiz Crocker, Steven Ford
Subject to call-inYes