Councillor Simon Christopher
Email: cllrsimon.christopher@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Council: Dorset
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Dorset Council - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 6.30 pm
Western and Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 10.00 am
Dorset Council - Thursday, 16th April, 2026 6.30 pm
Western and Southern Area Planning Committee - Thursday, 2 April 2026 - 10.00 am
Decisions from Meetings
83 decisions · Page 5 of 17
Melbury Abbas and Cann Neighbourhood Development Plan
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026
...the Melbury Abbas and Cann Neighbourhood Development Plan was formally adopted as part of the statutory development plan for the area, following a successful referendum.
Recommendations Approved
Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026
...the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted as part of the statutory development plan for the Weymouth Neighbourhood Area, replacing the made Sutton Poyntz Neighbourhood Plan, and congratulations were offered to Weymouth Town Council and the Neighbourhood Plan Group for their successful work.
Recommendations Approved
Climate programme capital workstreams over £500K
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026
...approved £700k for solar PV installations and £1.3m for LED street lighting upgrades as part of the climate capital programme, and delegated authority for further spend within the remaining allocation.
Recommendations Approved
School Admission Arrangements 2027-2028
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026
...approved and adopted the School Admissions Arrangements and Co-ordinated Scheme for school place allocations for September 2027, including reductions in Pupil Admissions Numbers for two primary schools.
Recommendations Approved
Independent Reviewing Officer's Annual Report
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026
...the contents of the Independent Reviewing Officer's Annual Report for 2024-2025 were received and noted, with a focus on ensuring the continued development of the QARO service to best support and challenge the Local Authority in meeting the needs of children in care and ensuring their voices are heard.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 83