Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment.

Decision

(a)       That the continuation of Dorset Council’s membership of the Western Gateway Sub-National Transport Body, be approved;

(b)       That the submission of an expression of interest from Dorset Council with BCP Council to join the Western Gateway Powerhouse be approved and that authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Place to negotiate detailed terms.

Cabinet considered a report that sought a strategic view of the current and future sub-national partnerships Dorset Council should be engaged with.  This would ensure that these were in line with Dorset’s vision, plan and priorities and secure the opportunity of future Government infrastructure funding for Dorset.

Members noted that BCP Council had already agreed to join this partnership and if Dorset joined  it would allow the area to be best placed to benefit from future government infrastructure.

Decision

(a)       That the continuation of Dorset Council’s membership of the Western Gateway Sub-National Transport Body, be approved;

(b)       That the submission of an expression of interest from Dorset Council with BCP Council to join the Western Gateway Powerhouse be approved and that authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Place to negotiate detailed terms.