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Cabinet - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 6.30 pm
October 9, 2025 Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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The Dorset Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 9 October 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including updates on the council's transformation programme, children's services, the Get Dorset and BCP Working Plan, the Farms Estate Strategy, and several recommendations from the People & Health Overview Committee.
Children's Services Inspection
The Cabinet is scheduled to consider a report regarding the inspection of local authority children's services. This follows a recent inspection, and the report pack includes an updated version of Dorset's Post Inspection Action Plan Updated Sept 25.
Get Dorset and BCP Working Plan
The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Get Dorset and BCP Working Plan, which aims to improve employment opportunities across the Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council areas. The plan includes initiatives such as the Connect to Work Delivery Plan, which is designed to support residents in finding employment. The report pack also includes a list of Skills and Workforce Board Working Group members.
Dorset Council Transformation Investment Update
The Cabinet is scheduled to receive an update on the Dorset Council's transformation programme, known as 'Our Future Council'. The Transformation Report - OFC is expected to provide an overview of the progress made in the programme, which aims to modernise council services and improve efficiency.
Dorset Council - Farms Estate Strategy
The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Dorset Council Farms Estate Strategy. This strategy likely concerns the management and future direction of the council's agricultural land holdings. The report pack includes both a final cabinet report and the final strategy document.
Developer Contribution Funding for Community Facilities at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury
The Cabinet is scheduled to consider a report on developer contribution funding for community facilities at Mampitts Green in Shaftesbury. This likely involves the allocation of funds obtained from developers to improve local amenities. The report pack includes an accessible impact assessment table of recommendations.
Recommendations from the People & Health Overview Committee
The Cabinet is scheduled to consider several recommendations from the People & Health Overview Committee:
- Empty Homes Strategy: The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Empty Homes Strategy, which aims to reduce the number of vacant properties in the Dorset Council area. The report pack includes a draft of the strategy, an equality impact assessment, and the committee's recommendation.
- Dorset Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-2028: The Cabinet is scheduled to review the Dorset Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-2028. The report pack includes the strategy document, an equality impact assessment, and the committee's recommendation.
- Age Friendly Communities: The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss a report on Age Friendly Communities. The report pack includes the committee's recommendation.
Aspire Adoption Annual Report
The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Aspire Adoption Annual Report. The report pack includes the annual report for 2024-25.
Modification of Public Health Contracts
The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the modification of public health contracts over £500,000, specifically relating to 0-19 public health nursing and sexual health services. This discussion is expected to take place in a closed session, as it involves information relating to the financial or business affairs of particular persons.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Dorset Council Transformation Investment Update: Our Future Council
Recommendations Approved...to adopt the refreshed Transformation Strategy and Our Future Council Delivery Model, approving the use of £12.4m in reserves for investment in 2025/26, including funding for ERP, contact centre improvements, automation, and internal resources, while delegating contract procurement authority to the Chief Executive and establishing strengthened governance arrangements.
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Developer contribution funding for community facilities at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury
Recommendations Approved...to support the delivery of community infrastructure at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury, the Cabinet agreed to extend the s106 funding timescale milestones, allowing until June 9, 2026, for completion of necessary information and until July 9, 2026, for commencement of work, and to provide up to 10% of the £919,563 award for early drawdown to cover design refinement costs.
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Get Dorset and BCP Working Plan
Recommendations Approved... the Cabinet of Dorset approved the 'Get Dorset and BCP Working Plan' for publication, delegated authority for minor changes and funding allocation to the Executive Director for Place, and approved the Connect to Work Plan, also delegating authority for minor changes.
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Aspire Adoption Annual Report
Recommendations Approved...the Cabinet of Dorset received and noted the Aspire Adoption annual report for 2024/25, which detailed the agency's performance in delivering statutory adoption services for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils.
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Empty Homes Strategy
Recommendations Approved...that the Cabinet of Dorset adopted the Empty Homes Strategy and noted the recommendation from the People and Health Overview Committee to consider it as part of the Council's budget preparation.
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Dorset Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-2028
Recommendations Approved... to meet its statutory duty under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the Cabinet approved the Dorset Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-2028, which aims to tackle domestic abuse by focusing on prevention, supporting victims/survivors, holding offenders accountable, and ensuring accessibility of services.
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Dorset Council - Farms Estate Strategy
Recommendations Approved...to adopt the Farms Estate Strategy for a ten-year period, enabling a structured, sustainable, and future-focused approach to managing the Council's agricultural holdings.
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Age Friendly Communities
Recommendations Approved...to endorse Dorset's application for Age Friendly accreditation by the World Health Organisation and to integrate age-friendly principles into council strategy, planning, infrastructure design, and community partnerships.
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Children's Services, Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services - Post Inspection Update
Recommendations Approved... that the Cabinet of Dorset received and noted the Post Inspection Action Plan regarding Children's Services progress and impact against the action plan following the May 2025 inspection.
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