Decisions

Decision

That the Peer Challenge Action Plan be approved, subject to minor amendments being agreed by the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Development and Change.

Reason for Decision

To ensure that the council acts on the corporate peer team’s recommendations.

Decision

That the Dorset Council Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), as set out in Appendix 1, be adopted.

Reason for the Decision

To ensure Dorset Council had an adopted SCI detailing how and when it will involve the community as part of its planning duties.

Decision

(a)       That the following policies that make up Dorset Council’s School Admissions Arrangements and Coordinated Scheme for school place allocations from September 2021,  be adopted:

1.         Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme Timetable 2021-2022

2.         Primary Co-ordinated Scheme 2021-2022

3.         Secondary Co-ordinated Scheme 2021-2022

4.         In Year Co-ordinated Scheme 2021-2022

5.         Admissions Arrangements for Community & Voluntary Controlled Schools 2021-2022.

6.         Admissions to Maintained Nursery Units Policy 2021-2022

7.         Sixth Form Admissions Policy 2021-2022

8.         Guidance on Placement Outside of Normal/Chronological Age Group 2021-2022

9.         Armed Forces Policy 2021-2022

10.       Guidance on Consulting on Admissions Arrangements – November 2021

(b)       That the reduction of Pupil Admissions Number (PAN) be agreed for the following:-

1.            St. Mary’s First School, Charminster to lower its PAN from 42 places to 30 places from September 2021

2.           Manor Park First School, Dorchester to lower its PAN from 90 places to 60 places from September 2021

3.           Holy Trinity Primary School, Weymouth to lower its PAN from 90 to 60 places from September 2021.

Reason for Decision

To determine admissions arrangements in accordance with statutory requirements including the Schools Admissions Code December 2014.

To ensure compliance with the latest legislation and subsequent regulation/statutory guidance. 

Decision

(a)       That the  number of complaints received by Dorset Council, set out at Q1 & Q2 of Appendix A, be received and noted.

(b)       That the proposed approach to managing unreasonable behaviour, as set out at Appendix B of the report be approved and endorsed.

(c)        That, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, the Corporate Director of Legal and Democratic be delegated to finalise the protocol document.

Reason for the Decision

To protect the health and wellbeing of representatives of the Council (whether staff, volunteers or elected members)

The change to the wording does not affect the interests of Dorset Council and therefore there was no reason not to assist the tenant by entering into the deed.