Jane Somper - Councillor for Dorset (Beacon)

Councillor Jane Somper

Conservative Beacon

Email: cllrjane.somper@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Council: Dorset

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Committees: Shareholder Committee for the Dorset Centre of Excellence (DCOE) (Guest) Cabinet (Guest) Corporate Parenting Board People and Health Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair) Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Guest) People and Health Overview Committee (Guest) Joint Overview Committee Dorset Council (Committee Member) Staffing Committee (Committee Member) Place and Resources Overview Committee Audit and Governance Committee General Licensing Committee (Committee Member) General Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee (Guest) Shareholder Committee for Care Dorset Holdings Ltd Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee (Committee Member) Shareholder Committee for Dorset Innovation Park Ltd (Guest) Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Audit and Governance (Hearing) Sub-Committee (Guest) Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

94 meetings · Page 1 of 19

General Licensing Committee Committee Member

General Licensing Committee - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 10.00 am

May 21, 2026, 10:00 am
Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee Committee Member

Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 11.00 am

May 21, 2026, 11:00 am
Dorset Council Committee Member

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

May 14, 2026, 6:30 pm
General Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

General Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 11th May, 2026 10.30 am, PROVISIONAL

May 11, 2026, 10:30 am
Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee - Monday, 11th May, 2026 10.30 am, PROVISIONAL

May 11, 2026, 10:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

127 decisions · Page 11 of 26

Economic Growth Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 24, 2025

To consider and agree a refresh of the Council’s strategy for economic growth. This will encompass the functions to be taken over by the Council from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership in accordance with devolution and promote the needs and actions required to drive forward the economy in the Dorset Council area.   To endorse the proposal for use of the Rural England Prosperity Fund extension for FY 2026 and delegate authority for its implementation.  

Recommendations Approved

Draft outturn report 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 24, 2025

To consider the 2024/25 Outturn report.

Recommendations Approved

Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services 2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 24, 2025

An update on the outcome of the recent inspection of Local Authority Children’s Services in March 2025, Official Ofsted Report, a letter of judgement, findings and recommendations, published on 9 May 2025. Supported by Dorset’s Post Inspection Action Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Scottish and Southern Power Distribution, 7 July 2025 between 09:30 – 15:30 - Unnamed Lane, Gaunts Common between Farriers Cottage and a point approximately 240 metres south.

From: Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Traffic Regulation Orders: Church Road and St Mary's Road, Ferndown - Parking restrictions and Albert Road, Ferdown - Prohibition of entry (except for pedal cycles)

From: Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 26, 2025

To facilitate the installation of the proposed zebra and parallel crossings – giving safe access to pedestrians. To increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists in this area.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 94

Average per Month: 3.9

Decisions Recorded: 127