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Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

January 29, 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
Sam Crowe  Director of Public Health
Profile image for Councillor Louise Bown
Councillor Louise Bown Liberal Democrats • Radipole
Profile image for Councillor Belinda Bawden
Councillor Belinda Bawden Green Party • Lyme and Charmouth
Profile image for Councillor Alex Brenton
Councillor Alex Brenton Liberal Democrats • Lytchett Matravers and Upton
Profile image for Councillor Ray Bryan
Councillor Ray Bryan Conservative • St Leonards and St Ives
Profile image for Councillor Simon Christopher
Councillor Simon Christopher Conservative • Marshwood Vale
Profile image for Councillor Beryl Ezzard
Councillor Beryl Ezzard Liberal Democrats • Wareham
Profile image for Councillor Barry Goringe
Councillor Barry Goringe Conservative • St Leonards and St Ives
Profile image for Councillor Jill Haynes
Councillor Jill Haynes Conservative • Chalk Valleys
Profile image for Councillor Rob Hughes
Councillor Rob Hughes Independents for Dorset • Portland
Profile image for Councillor Jack Jeanes
Councillor Jack Jeanes Liberal Democrats • Shaftesbury Town
Profile image for Councillor Sherry Jespersen
Councillor Sherry Jespersen Conservative • Hill Forts and Upper Tarrants
Profile image for Councillor Carole Jones
Councillor Carole Jones Conservative • Sturminster Newton
Profile image for Councillor Stella Jones
Councillor Stella Jones Liberal Democrats • Dorchester East
Profile image for Councillor Chris Kippax
Councillor Chris Kippax Liberal Democrats • Yetminster
Profile image for Councillor Craig Monks
Councillor Craig Monks Conservative • Beaminster
Profile image for Councillor David Morgan
Councillor David Morgan Liberal Democrats • Wimborne Minster
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Parry
Councillor Andrew Parry Conservative • West Parley
Profile image for Councillor Byron Quayle
Councillor Byron Quayle Conservative • Blandford
Profile image for Councillor Belinda Ridout
Councillor Belinda Ridout Conservative • Gillingham
Profile image for Councillor Jane Somper
Councillor Jane Somper Conservative • Beacon
Profile image for Councillor Gary Suttle
Councillor Gary Suttle Conservative • Swanage
Profile image for Councillor Les Fry
Councillor Les Fry Independents for Dorset • Dorchester West
Profile image for Councillor David Northam
Councillor David Northam Liberal Democrats • Upwey and Broadwey
Profile image for Councillor Andy Todd
Councillor Andy Todd Liberal Democrats • Colehill and Wimborne Minster East

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 29th-Jan-2026 18.30 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 29th-Jan-2026 18.30 Cabinet.pdf

Minutes

Public minutes 29th-Jan-2026 18.30 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Item 10 Budget and MTFP - Appendix 9 Response to Scrutiny Committees Recommendations 29th-Jan-2026.pdf
Decisions 29th-Jan-2026 18.30 Cabinet.pdf
Public Questions and Statement for Cabinet 29 January 2026 29th-Jan-2026 18.30 Cabinet.pdf
Public Questions for Cabinet 29 January 2026.pdf
Statement from Secretary North Dorset Trailway Network.pdf
Appendix 9 - Response to Scrutiny Committee Recommendations.pdf
Climate Programme - capital workstreams over 500k.pdf
2. Active Travel Plan - Overview Report.pdf
Appendix 7 - Capital Strategy 2026-29.pdf
Cabinet MTFP and budget report including appendices 1 - 6.pdf
Appendix 8 - Treasury Management Strategy 2026-27.pdf
Report.pdf
APPENDIX 2.pdf
APPENDIX 3.pdf
Cover report - IRO Annual Report.pdf
APPENDIX 4.pdf
Appendix 5.pdf
Cabinet LADO Report 24.25.pdf
Appendix 1 Dorset LADO Annual Report 24.25.pdf
Cabinet Report - Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan - FINAL.pdf
Melbury Abbas and Cann Neighbourhood Development Plan - Report.pdf
Appendix A MACNP38 Referendum Version Final 20251016.pdf
1. Active Travel Plan - Recommendation.pdf
APPENDIX 1.pdf
Referral - DCoE Annual Performance Report.pdf
Questions from the Public with Responses.pdf
Statement from Secretary North Dorset Trailway Network.pdf
Leader of the Council Statement.pdf
Printed minutes 09122025 1830 Cabinet.pdf
March - Forward Plan.pdf
Public and Community Transport Report Jan26.pdf
Appendix 10a - 26-27 fees and charges.pdf
2026-01-29 Cabinet P9 finance report 2025-26 final.pdf
Appendix 1 IRO annual report 24 - 25 - final.pdf
V3-310 - v2.pdf
Final Cabinet report - Election printing 29.01.26.pdf
20260127 East Devon Local Plan report.pdf
20260127 East Devon Appendix 2.pdf
20260106 - Appendix 1 - East Devon DC - 2nd Reg 19 response.pdf
20260127 - Cabinet - NFNPA LP DtC response.pdf
20251105 - Appendix A NFNPA LP - Duty to Cooperate unmet need request.pdf
20251219 - Appendix B New Forest NPA - Reg 18 response.pdf
Appendix A Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Draft 20251020 Final Reduced.pdf
Appendix B Weymouth NP Examiner Report 230925.pdf
Appendix B Melbury Abbas and Cann NP Examiner Report 030925.pdf
Appendix 10c - 26-27 on street parking.pdf
appendix 10b - 26-27 off street parking.pdf