Ben Wilson - Councillor for Dorset (South East Purbeck)

Councillor Ben Wilson

Liberal Democrats South East Purbeck

Email: cllrben.wilson@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Council: Dorset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Shareholder Committee for Care Dorset Holdings Ltd (Committee Member) Audit and Governance Committee (Cabinet Lead Member) Joint Overview Committee Cabinet (Committee Member) Dorset Council (Committee Member) Staffing Committee (Committee Member) Shareholder Committee for Dorset Innovation Park Ltd (Committee Member) Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee (Guest) Place and Resources Overview Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

55 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 6.30 pm

May 19, 2026, 6:30 pm
Dorset Council Committee Member

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

May 14, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 6.30 pm

April 21, 2026, 6:30 pm
Dorset Council Committee Member

Dorset Council - Thursday, 16th April, 2026 6.30 pm

April 16, 2026, 6:30 pm
Shareholder Committee for Care Dorset Holdings Ltd Committee Member

Shareholder Committee for Care Dorset Holdings Ltd - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 2.00 pm

March 23, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

130 decisions · Page 4 of 26

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

Climate programme capital workstreams over £500K

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

...approved £700k for solar PV installations and £1.3m for LED street lighting upgrades as part of the climate capital programme, and delegated authority for further spend within the remaining allocation.

Recommendations Approved

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

Active Travel Infrastructure Plan

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

...approved the Active Travel Infrastructure Plan, which outlines the network for walking, cycling, and wheeling and will guide future investment decisions.

Recommendations Approved

Coombe House Annual Performance Report 2025

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

...received and noted the Coombe House Annual Performance Report for 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 130