Decision details

Framework for keeping safe in and around water

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Water Safety framework’s aim is to provide a clear approach to water safety for the prevention of drowning across the BCP Council conurbation

Decision:

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)           noted the contents of the framework and agreed the framework process; and

(b)          delegates to the Director of Commercial Operations in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations the implementation of the framework.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations

Reason

The development of the framework supports the corporate strategy to ensure that working together, everyone feels safe and secure and that people can be active and healthy with the positive impact blue spaces can bring.

 

Report author: Amanda Barrie

Publication date: 06/03/2026

Date of decision: 04/03/2026

Decided at meeting: 04/03/2026 - Cabinet

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