Richard Burton - Councillor for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (Bearwood & Merley)

Councillor Richard Burton

Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Liberal Democrat Bearwood & Merley Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Richard.Burton@bcpcouncil.gov.uk Council website
Committees & roles
Cabinet Standing Advisory Committee on Religious Education Chair The Charter Trustees for Bournemouth Corporate Parenting Board Chair Council Health and Wellbeing Board Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People Shadow Poole Town Council Schools Forum ex-Officio The Charter Trustees for Poole

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

144 meetings · Page 1 of 29

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th January, 2027 10.15 am

January 13, 2027, 10:15 am
Schools Forum ex-Officio

Schools Forum - Monday, 11th January, 2027 10.00 am

January 11, 2027, 10:00 am
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 11th January, 2027 2.00 pm

January 11, 2027, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th December, 2026 10.15 am

December 16, 2026, 10:15 am
Corporate Parenting Board Chair

Corporate Parenting Board - Monday, 14th December, 2026 5.00 pm

December 14, 2026, 5:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 1 of 27

Corporate Performance Report - Q1

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th September, 2026 10.15 am - September 30, 2026

BCP Council adopted ‘A shared vision for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 2024-28’ in May 2024. The shared vision is the Corporate Strategy, which incorporates a set of measures of progress for achieving the vision, priorities and ambitions. This is the performance monitoring report for Quarter One 26-27, presenting an update on the progress measures.

Recommendations Approved

SEND Reform Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th September, 2026 10.15 am - September 30, 2026

For approval for Cabinet

Recommmend Forward to Council

BCP SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy 2026 - 2029

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th September, 2026 10.15 am - September 30, 2026

To present the SEND and Alternative Provision Plan to provide members with an update on the strategic priorities, planned improvements and progress in delivering better outcomes for children and young people with SEND and those requiring alternative provision.

Recommendations Approved

Property and Compliance Update – BCP Homes

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th September, 2026 10.15 am - September 30, 2026

To provide a quarterly update to Cabinet on property and compliance matters relating to BCP Homes

Recommendations Approved

BCP Local Plan: Plan Content and Evidence Consultation

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th September, 2026 10.15 am - September 30, 2026

Seeks Cabinet approval to publish the Plan Content and Evidence Consultation to continue plan preparation in accordance with the agreed timetable and statutory requirements.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
144
Average per month
4.0
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
133