(a) That the procurement procedure be approved.
(b) That authority to award the contract be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Place, in consultation with the Executive Director of Place Services.
(c) That the contract service hours be reduced by one hour per day, closing daily at midnight.
Reason for the decision
Dorset Council was publicly committed to funding ground-level pedestrian
access for the foreseeable future, including during the current
administration's term. The proposal aimed to address staff welfare concerns and
reduce budgetary pressures whilst maintaining an essential pedestrian access.