Matthew Piles

...to facilitate the regeneration of Weymouth, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place to assess, finalise, award contracts, negotiate fees, and implement governance arrangements for a potential long-term Strategic Regeneration Partnership with Willmott Dixon, in partnership with Milligan.

...to progress a renewable energy project at Higher South Buckland Farm, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director for Place to secure a grid connection and enter a strategic partnership with Source Galileo.

...to progress key regeneration opportunities in Weymouth, the Cabinet delegated authority for inviting a development proposal for the Weymouth Peninsula, approving a disposal strategy for North Quay, and investing in the acquisition of The Rectory for a Cultural and Visitor Centre, all subject to certain conditions and further reviews.

...to approve a Highways Capital Programme Strategy that includes seeking £1.5M for A30 Shaftesbury Bridge repairs, delegating authority for funding allocation and contract awards for highway projects over £500k to the Cabinet Member for Place Services, and endorsing the overall highway structural maintenance programme.