Decision details

Seek Cabinet approval to introduce the use of a 'decision wheel' to help decision makers and proposal developers understand the positive and negative Natural Environment, Climate and Ecology implications. Initially to be introduced as a requirement into the democratic decision-making process, but also over time to integrate this wider corporate processes and the development of projects, policy and strategy.

(a)       That Cabinet supports the integration of the Natural Environment, Climate & Ecological decision tool into the democratic decision-making processes of Dorset Council, with inclusion of the model in the committee templates being a prerequisite for sign-off.

(b)       That Cabinet supports the integration of the Natural Environment, Climate & Ecological decision tool into the Capital Strategy and Asset Management Group, and its associated sub-groups, and the longer-term aspiration to embed into the procurement and policy processes of Dorset Council. 

Reason for the Decision

The Natural Environment, Climate & Ecological decision tool provided a robust, transparent, accessible and in some instances measurable process to support the delivery of the Natural Environment, Climate & Ecological strategy and council plan ambitions, and would enable policy makers to understand the wider implications on climate, ecology and adaptation of the decisions being taken.