Councillor Sandra Moore

...noted the continued development and publication of BCP Council’s Best Start in Life Local Plan, the use of grant funding to build workforce capacity and strengthen interventions, the establishment of Best Start Family Hubs starting with Boscombe, and the ongoing partnership governance arrangements.

...the Cabinet approved and adopted a formal Highway Searches Charging Policy and schedule of fees, establishing a full cost-recovery model for written highway search enquiries, with annual reviews and delegated authority for operational amendments.

...noted the contents of the framework for keeping safe in and around water and agreed its process, while delegating its implementation to the Director of Commercial Operations in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations.

...noted the content of the report and its appendix regarding the trial of increased Penalty Charge Notice and associated charges.

...considered the Quarter Three performance report, noting progress on the interactive dashboard, positive activities, and areas requiring action to improve underperformance.