Decision details

Non-executive decision to award £90,000 of s106 developer contribution funding capital enhancements to support the delivery of early years places at Kaleidoscope Nursery, Sherborne.

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Decision:  

 

Non-executive decision to award £90,000 of s106 developer contribution funding capital enhancements to support the delivery of early years places at Kaleidoscope Nursery, Sherborne. 

 

Delegation detailed in the Scheme of Delegation. Officer scheme of delegation for Dorset Council – April 2019 

 

141 - To allocate and distribute funding (including authorising payment) secured in connection with any permission (including any related planning obligation or CIL payment), consent or other approval granted under Town and Country Planning Legislation subject to the decision being in accordance with any strategy and/or policy adopted by the Council 

 

Associated Policy – Protocol for Planning Obligations Funding Allocations, May 2021.

Reasons for the decision:

To use appropriate s106 developer contribution funds to support the delivery of early years places. 

Alternative options considered:

Award of funds subject to comprehensive appraisal process considering wide range of early years settings. S106 funding supporting DfE Childcare Expansion Grant. 

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

n/a 

Financial Implications:

n/a 

Legal Implications:

n/a 

Publication date: 03/10/2025

Date of decision: 03/10/2025