Councillor Nick Ireland

...approved budget and funding allocations for specified Children's Services procurements, delegated authority for contract awards within budget, and approved the re-opening of an existing procurement framework to ensure continued service delivery.

...the outline business case for the Swanage Beach Coastal Protection Scheme was approved, along with its budget allocation, authorisation to submit it to the Environment Agency for external funding, and delegation of authority for procuring works and services.

...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.

...supported entering into a Shared Service Agreement for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management with South West Flood and Coastal, and delegated authority to negotiate and finalise this agreement.

... approved the Dorset Council Tenancy Strategy 2026-2031, which sets out expectations for registered providers regarding tenancy types, renewals, and management, with specific amendments to section 5.3 concerning the handling of tenancy breaches and renewals.