Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Highway Searches Charging Policy

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet approved and adopted a formal Highway Searches Charging Policy and schedule of fees, establishing a full cost-recovery model for written highway search enquiries, with annual reviews and delegated authority for operational amendments.

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• Increased Penalty Charge Notice and Associated Charges Trial

  Recommendations Approved

  ...noted the content of the report and its appendix regarding the trial of increased Penalty Charge Notice and associated charges.

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• Framework for keeping safe in and around water

  Recommendations Approved

  ...noted the contents of the framework for keeping safe in and around water and agreed its process, while delegating its implementation to the Director of Commercial Operations in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations.

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• Best Start in Life Local Plan

  Recommendations Approved

  ...noted the continued development and publication of BCP Council’s Best Start in Life Local Plan, the use of grant funding to build workforce capacity and strengthen interventions, the establishment of Best Start Family Hubs starting with Boscombe, and the ongoing partnership governance arrangements.

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• BCP Council Discretions policy (pension)

  Recommendations Approved

  ... approved amendments to the Pensions Discretion Policy concerning Shared-Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (SCAVCs) under Regulation 17 & 15(2A) [TP].

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• Our Place and Environment: Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for 20mph Neighbourhood Winton-Moordown (S112)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the scheme to implement a 20mph speed limit in the Winton-Moordown neighbourhood was approved for implementation as advertised.

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• Somerford Primary School Resourced Provision

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the establishment of a new 16-place Resourced Provision for primary-aged children with SEND at Somerford Primary School, effective from 1 April 2026.

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• Supported & Specialist Housing Strategy 2026 to 2036

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet approved the Supported & Specialist Housing Strategy for 2026 to 2036, which outlines the council's ten-year commitment to developing specialist housing and commissioning support services to meet resident needs and comply with the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.

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• Climate Action Annual Report

  Recommendations Approved

  ...noted the Climate Progress Report 2024-25, which details progress made against the Council's climate action ambitions and proposes a draft roadmap of future actions.

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• Corporate Performance Report - Q3

  Recommendations Approved

  ...considered the Quarter Three performance report, noting progress on the interactive dashboard, positive activities, and areas requiring action to improve underperformance.

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Attendees

Councillor Millie Earl Leader of the Council • Liberal Democrat • Newtown & Heatherlands

Councillor Mike Cox Liberal Democrat • Christchurch Town

Councillor David Brown Liberal Democrat • Bearwood & Merley

Councillor Richard Burton Liberal Democrat • Bearwood & Merley

Councillor Andy Hadley Poole People - Independent and local • Poole Town

Councillor Jeff Hanna Liberal Democrat • West Southbourne

Councillor Richard Herrett Liberal Democrat • Wallisdown & Winton West

Councillor Andy Martin Christchurch Independents • Highcliffe & Walkford

Councillor Sandra Moore Liberal Democrat • Canford Heath

Councillor Kieron Wilson Independent • Muscliff & Strouden Park

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