Steven Ford

...endorsed the response agreed with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Emergency Planning regarding the New Forest National Park Local Plan consultation.

...endorsed the strategic direction for transforming public and community transport and approved the development of a Full Business Case to explore options for a modern, integrated, and community-focused transport system, with implementation planned from April 2027.

... extended the existing contract for printing electoral registration and election materials for six months to 31 August 2026, and initiated a procurement process for a new contract.

...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.

...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.