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Cabinet - Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 6.30 pm

April 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm Cabinet View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Nick Ireland
Councillor Nick Ireland Liberal Democrats • Crossways
Profile image for Councillor Richard Biggs
Councillor Richard Biggs Liberal Democrats • Dorchester Poundbury
Profile image for Councillor Jon Andrews
Councillor Jon Andrews Liberal Democrats • Sherborne East
Profile image for Councillor Shane Bartlett
Councillor Shane Bartlett Liberal Democrats • Wimborne Minster
Profile image for Councillor Simon Clifford
Councillor Simon Clifford Liberal Democrats • Chickerell
Profile image for Councillor Ryan Hope
Councillor Ryan Hope Liberal Democrats • Westham
Profile image for Councillor Steve Robinson
Councillor Steve Robinson Liberal Democrats • Lytchett Matravers and Upton
Profile image for Councillor Clare Sutton
Councillor Clare Sutton Green Party • Rodwell and Wyke
Profile image for Councillor Gill Taylor
Councillor Gill Taylor Liberal Democrats • Chickerell
Profile image for Councillor Ben Wilson
Councillor Ben Wilson Liberal Democrats • South East Purbeck
Profile image for Councillor Carole Jones
Councillor Carole Jones Conservative • Sturminster Newton
Profile image for Councillor Jane Somper
Councillor Jane Somper Conservative • Beacon
Profile image for Councillor Matt Bell
Councillor Matt Bell Liberal Democrats • Radipole
Profile image for Councillor Craig Monks
Councillor Craig Monks Conservative • Beaminster
Profile image for Councillor Jon Orrell
Councillor Jon Orrell Green Party • Melcombe Regis
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Parry
Councillor Andrew Parry Conservative • West Parley
Profile image for Councillor Belinda Bawden
Councillor Belinda Bawden Green Party • Lyme and Charmouth
Profile image for Councillor Les Fry
Councillor Les Fry Independents for Dorset • Dorchester West
Profile image for Councillor Piers Brown
Councillor Piers Brown Conservative • Cranborne Chase
Profile image for Councillor Andy Todd
Councillor Andy Todd Liberal Democrats • Colehill and Wimborne Minster East
Profile image for Councillor Sherry Jespersen
Councillor Sherry Jespersen Conservative • Hill Forts and Upper Tarrants

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 21st-Apr-2026 18.30 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 21st-Apr-2026 18.30 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Decisions 21st-Apr-2026 18.30 Cabinet.pdf
Appendix 3 A Framework for Governance.pdf
Appendix 2 Delivery Plan.pdf
Appendix 2 - Accessible table of recommendations.pdf
Cabinet Report - Marnhull Neighbourhood Development Plan.pdf
Addendum Information Re Housing Standards Enforcement Policy 21st-Apr-2026 18.30 Cabinet.pdf
Appendix B Climate.pdf
CIL report.pdf
Appendix A - Strategic CIL Projects.pdf
Appendix 1 Dorset Cultural Strategy.pdf
Draft Cabinet Forward Plan for May.pdf
Appendix 4 Viability of Dorsets Cultural Sector in 2026.pdf
Nitrogen Credit Pricing methodology report.pdf
Recommendation Sheet - Cultural Strategy.pdf
Recommendation Sheet - Housing Standards Enforcement Policy.pdf
Appendix 1 - Methodology for setting the price.pdf
Appendix 1 - Amended Housing Standards Policy.pdf
Local Authority Housing Fund LAHF4.pdf
Appendix 2 EQIA - Housing Standards and Tenants Rights Enforcement Policy.pdf
260421 Our Future Council Cabinet report - final.pdf
Appendix A - transformation portfolio.pdf
Appendix B - Examiners Report.pdf
Addendum Information - Housing Standards and Tenants Rights Enforcement Policy.pdf
Appendix 1 - EqIA.pdf
Appendix B - Flexible Use of Capital Reciepts.pdf
New Forest DC - Local Plan Reg 18.pdf
Appendix A - Marnhull Neighbourhood Development Plan.pdf
Cabinet Report - MS Licensing Spend - 2026.pdf
Public minutes 03032026.pdf
Appendix A - New Forest DC - Reg 18 response.pdf
20260326 PR Overview - Culture Strategy 2026-2031.pdf
Committe Report - Housing Standards and Tenants Rights Enforcement Policy 2026 - updated 5.3.26.pdf