Belinda Bawden - Councillor for Dorset (Lyme and Charmouth)

Councillor Belinda Bawden

Green Party Lyme and Charmouth

Email: cllrbelinda.bawden@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Council: Dorset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member, Guest) Cabinet (Guest) Strategic and Technical Planning Committee (Committee Member) Western and Southern Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Harbours Advisory Committee Audit and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Joint Overview Committee Dorset Council (Committee Member) People and Health Scrutiny Committee People and Health Overview Committee Place and Resources Overview Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

95 meetings · Page 1 of 19

Dorset Council Committee Member

Dorset Council - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 6.30 pm

May 14, 2026, 6:30 pm
Western and Southern Area Planning Committee Committee Member

Western and Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 07, 2026, 10:00 am
Strategic and Technical Planning Committee Committee Member

Strategic and Technical Planning Committee - Wednesday, 6 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 06, 2026, 10:00 am
Strategic and Technical Planning Committee Committee Member

Strategic and Technical Planning Committee - Wednesday, 6 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 06, 2026, 10:00 am
Audit and Governance Committee Committee Member

Audit and Governance Committee - Monday, 27th April, 2026 6.30 pm

April 27, 2026, 6:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

113 decisions · Page 4 of 23

New Forest National Park Local Plan consultation response

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...endorsed the response agreed with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Emergency Planning regarding the New Forest National Park Local Plan consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Melbury Abbas and Cann Neighbourhood Development Plan

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...the Melbury Abbas and Cann Neighbourhood Development Plan was formally adopted as part of the statutory development plan for the area, following a successful referendum.

Recommendations Approved

Independent Reviewing Officer's Annual Report

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...the contents of the Independent Reviewing Officer's Annual Report for 2024-2025 were received and noted, with a focus on ensuring the continued development of the QARO service to best support and challenge the Local Authority in meeting the needs of children in care and ensuring their voices are heard.

Recommendations approved

East Devon Local Plan Consultation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...agreed to formally respond to the East Devon Local Plan consultation, ensuring Dorset's views are considered and maintaining cooperation on local plan development.

Recommendations Approved

December 2025 Quarter 3 financial management report 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...noted the Quarter 3 financial management report for 2025/26, including the Senior Leadership Team's forecast, progress on savings, and the capital programme.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 95

Average per Month: 4.0

Decisions Recorded: 113