Councillor Chris Tomes
Email: cllrchris.tomes@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Council: Dorset
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
7 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Dorset Council - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 6.30 pm
Dorset Council - Thursday, 16th April, 2026 6.30 pm
Dorset Council - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm
Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 6.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
21 decisions · Page 1 of 5
Crisis and Resilience Fund
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
The Crisis and Resilience Fund is replacing the Household Support Fund from April 2026. In quarter 4, National Government will give us the final detail of what will be included within the fund, and we will shape our offer accordingly and will bring the Day 1 support service to Cabinet for agreement to commence on 1 April 2026. This ensures there is no break in crisis and critical services whilst the longer-term resilience programme is developed to align with the new criteria.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Biodiversity Duty report 2023-24
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
This report outlines the actions taken by Dorset Council to comply with the Biodiversity Duty under the Environment Act 2021. It presents Dorset Council’s first report on biodiversity summarising policies, objectives and actions to conserve and enhance biodiversity across the whole council.
Recommendations Approved
Bridport (West Bay) Harbour Walls Stabilisation & Property Works
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
...authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place to agree specifications, procurement, and contracts for harbour wall repairs up to a specified maximum spend, and to investigate options for council-owned buildings affected by ground movement.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Adoption of local heritage list
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
To adopt a local heritage list that has been complied following a public consultation exercise. These are assets which do not meet the threshold for formal designation (such as Listed Buildings) but nonetheless have local heritage value. Non designated heritage assets have a degree of heritage significance which merits consideration in planning applications.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
National Planning Policy and Guidance consultation response
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
Response to the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework – proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system consultation.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Summary
Meetings Attended: 7
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 21