Agreement of revised Statement of Community Involvement for consultation following changes to consultation procedures.

An update on the outcome of the recent inspection of Local Authority Children’s Services in March 2025, Official Ofsted Report, a letter of judgement, findings and recommendations, published on 9 May 2025. Supported by Dorset’s Post Inspection Action Plan.

To seek cabinet approval for re-tendering a new 5 year contract that exceeds the £500K threshold. The new contract must be in place by September 1, 2025.

Options for the Dorset Council Local Plan.

The current 5-year financial agreement for the VCS will be coming to an end in October 2026. This paper will propose the new support for them.

Quarter 3 financial management report.

To consider the Medium Term Financial (MTFP) and budget strategy.

To consider the Quarter 2 Financial Monitoring Report 2024/25.

To consider the Period 4 financial management report.

To consider the 2024/25 Outturn report.

New Commissioned grants policy that creates a structure and framework for Commissioners to offer grants in accordance to the national government Grant Function standards as an alternative to traditional procurement.

The current Highway Term Service Contract expires in March 2027. This current contract provides for the delivery of highway engineering and construction services to supplement the services delivered by the council’s in-house highways workforce.Highways are asking for approval by cabinet to start the procurement of a new Highway Term Service Contract

Proposed revisions to the councils Housing Allocations Policy, which governs how social housing is allocated to applicants on the housing register. The revised policy update aims to ensure fairness, transparency and compliance with legal requirements while addressing local housing need. Key changes may include amendments to priority criteria, eligibility requirements, changes to relevant legislation and operational procedures.

To approve the time extension of certain Public Spaces Protection Orders. To approve two new Public Space Protection Orders.

To consider a updated business case, reflecting the actual cost of the chosen solution, a confirmed implementation scope, seeking authorisation to award contract.

Approval of the Youth Justice Plan 2025 – 26.

Improvements in lighting technology mean more options are available for our LED replacement of streetlights. The new paper will seek agreement on the type of lighting to be used within our policy.

To consider and agree a refresh of the Council’s strategy for economic growth. This will encompass the functions to be taken over by the Council from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership in accordance with devolution and promote the needs and actions required to drive forward the economy in the Dorset Council area.