Agenda, decisions and minutes

Councillors are requested to declare any interests on items included in this agenda. Please refer to the workflow on the preceding page for guidance.

Declarations received will be reported at the meeting.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor V Slade declared an interest in Minute No. 117 (Accomodation BID) and remained present for the discussion and voting thereon.

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Meeting held on 7 February 2024.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 7 February 2024 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To receive any public questions, statements or petitions submitted in accordance with the Constitution. Further information on the requirements for submitting these is available to view at the following link:-

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The deadline for the submission of public questions is 12 noon, 3 clear working days before the meeting.

The deadline for the submission of a statement is midday the working day before the meeting.

The deadline for the submission of a petition is 10 working days before the meeting.

Cabinet was advised that there had been no petitions submitted but that questions and statements had been received from members of the public in relation to Agenda Item 6 (Climate Progress Report 2022-23), Agenda Item 9 (BCP Council’s Adult Day Opportunities Strategy) and Agenda Item 10 (Our People and Communities: 20mph options appraisal).

Public Questions received from Gillian Worsfold (read out by Democratic Services)

My daughter goes to Christchurch connect for 6 hours a day, 4 times a week If you close Christchurch connect my daughter would need one to one care for the same hours per week to enable her to access the community as she cannot access the community on her own for safety reasons.

I have looked into this and my findings are:

The minimum wage from April 2024 is £11.44 an hour Based on 6 hours a day and 4 times a week that equates to £274.56

4 x month = £1,098.24

12 months of the year = £13,178.88

So, my 3 questions based on these findings are

1.      can BCP council cover that? Bearing in mind this is minimum wage and a lot of care assistance would be higher?

2.      can BCP council cover these costs x 50 people as that would equate to £658,944.00 per year?

3.      How is this cost effective for the council? Surely in the long run it would cost less to house these vulnerable adults within a building based centre?

Response by the Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, Councillor David Brown

Thank you for your question.

Further to our previous email correspondence on this consultation on the Day Opportunities Strategy and the Tricuro Day Services Review, we are aware of the concern and anxiety that the proposed changes and consultation has brought about for many of those using the centres and their families and carers.

At the drop-in sessions which took place as part of the consultation process at all of the Centres during January I was able to attend all except one, speaking with several of those attending the centres and their families / carers, and speaking at a couple of those sessions to answer questions and discuss views, as well meeting with staff working at the Centres.

Relating to the potential cost of alternative one to one care if the Christchurch Connect Day Centre was to close, for not only your daughter but all those attending this centre, and the cost effectiveness of this for BCP Council. 

Should a decision be made to close a Day Centre the costs of alternative care and day opportunities provision, or alternative respite for carers is difficult to assess as it would vary from person to person depending on their circumstances. However, the intention is not to close a facility and simply fund one to one care and carer respite as an alternative, the process would be that over a period of up to two years each individual would have their needs assessed and appropriate alternative provision to meet their needs  ...  view the full minutes text for item 114.

To consider recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny committees on items not otherwise included on the Cabinet Agenda.

Cabinet was advised that there were no additional recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committees on items not otherwise indicated on the Cabinet agenda on this occasion.

This report presents the fourth annual update to Cabinet on progress towards commitments made in the BCP Council Climate and Ecological Emergency Declaration, made on the 16^th of July 2019.

Given the urgency of the climate crisis the Council remains committed to achieving its strategic objectives by the deadlines, ahead of national targets.

The Council recognises that whilst this report is focused on reporting progress made during 2022-23 under the previous administration, changes need to be made if we are to stay on track to meet our ambitious targets.

In addition, the Council also acknowledges the significant lack of national progress in areas such as grid policy and technology adoption; alongside external factors such as the disruption of international supply chains and global inflation, the Council recognises the scale of the challenge and the significant resource required to achieve its ambition.

Evidence of global and local effects of accelerating climate changes are becoming manifest, and this needs a focus also on mitigation to prepare our area for more extreme weather events.

2022-23 progress, a period under the previous administration, in summary:

·       Make BCP Council and its operations carbon neutral by 2030 - progress continues to be made, with scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduced by 9.9% from the 2019 baseline

·       Work with the wider community to make the region carbon neutral before the UK target of 2050 – according to most recent data total area-wide emissions for 2022-23 have reduced by 8.3% from the 2019 baseline.

In recognition of the urgency to decarbonise, and that progress has not been as rapid as hoped or needed, it is proposed that our priorities during this next reporting period, include clear actions to accelerate progress, interim milestones and funding proposals.

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)           Noted the Climate Progress Report 2022-23;

(b)           Agreed to join the UK100 initiative and adopt the Net Zero by 2045 pledge thereby clearly defining the previous commitment of ‘before 2050’ for our area-wide target;

(c)           Agreed the proposal to set interim reduction targets for the Council owned estate, specifically the priority emission sources of Council buildings and energy supply. In addition, we will look to establish targets for energy use in homes and road transport reduction in order to validate that both our corporate and area-wide targets are achievable;

(d)           Agreed to look at funding proposals, including ‘invest to save’ and consider a revolving fund for energy improvements in Council-owned buildings and other projects;

(e)           Noted the proposal to establish a Carbon Neutral Steering Group, to bring services together and to find solutions to carbon reduction challenges across the corporate estate;

(f)            Renew our work with external partners to shape and set interim targets towards the area-wide commitment to Net Zero;

(g)           Create interactive dashboards to highlight targets and progress towards the internal and area-wide goals;

(h)           Agree to the delivery of carbon literacy training (with or without accreditation) for officers and members, business and community, which will empower decision making to meet carbon neutral targets and initiatives; and

(i)             Requests officers to explore the benefits and practicalities of an anchor procurement partnership for the BCP area.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

This report informs on progress made to date and proposes the next steps of climate actions that the Council will commit to in order to deliver on the ambitions of a carbon neutral Council by 2030 and a carbon neutral region ahead of the UK’s 2050 target.

The Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'A' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the report presented the fourth annual update to Cabinet on progress towards commitments made in the BCP Council Climate and Ecological Emergency Declaration, made on the 16^th of July 2019.

Cabinet was informed that given the urgency of the climate crisis the Council remained committed to achieving its strategic objectives by the deadlines, ahead of national targets, and that the Council recognised that whilst the report is focused on reporting progress made during 2022-23 under the previous administration, changes need to be made if we are to stay on track to meet our ambitious targets.

In relation to this Cabinet was advised that in addition, the Council also acknowledged the significant lack of national progress in areas such as grid policy and technology adoption; alongside external factors such as the disruption of international supply chains and global inflation, the Council recognises the scale of the challenge and the significant resource required to achieve its ambition.

Cabinet was informed that evidence of global and local effects of accelerating climate changes are becoming manifest, and that this needed a focus also on mitigation to prepare our area for more extreme weather events.

Cabinet was advised of the progress made in 2022-23, a period under the previous administration, with the following targets:

·        Make BCP Council and its operations carbon neutral by 2030 - progress continues to be made, with scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduced by 9.9% from the 2019 baseline

·        Work with the wider community to make the region carbon neutral before the UK target of 2050 – according to most recent data total area-wide emissions for 2022-23 have reduced by 8.3% from the 2019 baseline.

Cabinet was advised that in recognition of the urgency to decarbonise, and whilst recognising that progress had not been as rapid as hoped or needed, it was proposed that our priorities during this next reporting period, include clear actions to accelerate progress, interim milestones and funding proposals.

The Chair of the Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Rigby addressed the Cabinet advising that the Committee at their recent meeting welcomed the report but would have liked more on the planet plan. In addition, Councillor Rigby advised that the Committee had welcomed the Council joining the UK100 and had proposed the following recommendation for consideration by the Cabinet: -

1. For the administration to focus on progressing an ‘anchor procurement partnership’ for the BCP Area.

Voting: Unanimous

The Leader thanked the Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee for their recommendation and opened the item for comments from other members.

A member addressed the Cabinet requesting clarity in terms of the impact on the climate plan should the council be issued with a s114 notice.

In regard to this Cabinet were  ...  view the full minutes text for item 116.

This report outlines proposals for an Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) covering the whole of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole region.  Cabinet are asked to confirm that the proposals do not conflict with Council policy. They are also asked to instruct the Chief Executive (as Ballot Holder) to put in place arrangements to hold the ABID ballot.

RESOLVED that: -

(a)            Cabinet note the proposals for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Accommodation BID from the ABID Shadow Board BID Proposer

(b)           Delegate to the Director of Law and Governance in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Tourism to confirm that the ABID proposals do not conflict with any policy formally adopted by, and contained in a document published by, the Council.

(c)            Delegate to the Chief Executive the authority to instruct the Ballot Holder to hold a BID ballot.

(d)           Delegate to the Chief Operations Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Tourism, the Council’s vote on the ballot, as a levy member operating the Bournemouth Beach Lodges

(e)            Noting that if the ABID is approved, the Council will be responsible as the Billing Authority for collection of the BID levy in accordance with the BID arrangements.

(f)             Note that the Council has been offered, and would accept a permanent voting seat on the ABID Board for the 5-year term. The Council’s voting representative to be the Leader of the Council or a deputy nominated by them

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Connected Communities

Reason

A successful ballot would lead to a significant step change in the levels of investment across destination, raising at least £2m a year to invest in marketing, events, placemaking and partnership activities over the course of the 5-year term of the ABID. Its purpose, to support growth in the visitor economy by targeting an increase in higher value staying visitors throughout the year.

The proposals support the Council’s plans to deliver a balanced medium term financial plan by supporting growth of the local economy with no additional costs to the Council.

Enabling the community to take forward this initiative is fully aligned to the Council’s Corporate Plan strategic aims and objectives including Place & Environment and People & Communities.

The Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'B' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the report outlined proposals for an Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) covering the whole of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole region.

In relation to this Cabinet was asked to confirm that the proposals do not conflict with Council policy, and to instruct the Chief Executive (as Ballot Holder) to put in place arrangements to hold the ABID ballot.

In presenting the report the Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder proposed an amendment to recommendation (b): - 

(b) Delegate to the Director of Law and Governance in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Tourism to confirm that the ABID proposals Confirm that the proposals do not conflict with any policy formally adopted by, and contained in a document published by, the Council.

In addition to this Cabinet was advised of a number of amendments to the covering report following a review of the report in response to the comments which had been received, these amendments were summarised by the monitoring officer as follows: -

-       Paragraph 3

The following be inserted after the sentence ending in …local visitor economy: -

‘…local visitor economy. Investment derives from a levy based on occupancy levels for every quarter of the five-year term of the A BID, each eligible accommodation provider will be charged the levy, the proposed levy rate £2.00 per night plus VAT.

the sentence ‘investment derives from a levy charged per room night to guests staying in local hotels’ is deleted.

-       Paragraph 7

To insert ‘under the Business Improvement District Regulations’ which is already in.

-       Paragraph 8

to reflect that the Tourism Strategy 2023 – 2027 is listed prior to the first bullet point.

-       Paragraph 19 – Summary of Financial Implications

‘The cost for holding the ballot will be funded by the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Accommodation BID A BID proposer.’

-       Paragraph 20 – Summary of Financial Implications

The words ‘levy payer and’ are deleted so the paragraph will read

‘The Council as levy payer and operator of the Bournemouth Beach Lodges, would be liable as a levy payer, it may voluntarily choose to pass on the levy to its guests to apply the visitor charge to its guest’.

RESOLVED that: -

(a)            Cabinet note the proposals for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Accommodation BID from the ABID Shadow Board BID Proposer

(b)           Delegate to the Director of Law and Governance in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Tourism to confirm that the ABID proposals do not conflict with any policy formally adopted by, and contained in a document published by, the Council.

(c)            Delegate to the Chief Executive the authority to instruct the Ballot Holder to hold a BID ballot.

(d)           Delegate to the Chief Operations Officer, in consultation with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 117.

The Council receives the ring-fenced Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) to fund several education blocks, including the Early Years  block which must be developed into a local Early Years Single Funding Formula (EYSFF).  The contents of the formula are highly regulated by the Department for Education (DfE). 

A new EYSFF for BCP is required for April 2024.  Consultation with the early years sector has taken place and Schools Forum considered the outcome at an extraordinary meeting on 6 February 2024, at which they agreed to recommend the proposed EYSFF to the Council, with no changes. 

The DfE notified local authorities of their funding agreement on 29 November 2023, with substantial changes from 2023-24. A group of provider representatives helped to shape the proposal and indicated that their preference was to avoid consulting with the sector during or just before the Christmas break, which Children’s Services agreed to. 

The governments biggest expansion of childcare entitlements begins this year and the proposed EYSFF includes funding rates for the children of working parents aged 9-36 months for the first time.  These changes, along with a revision to the way children with SEND are funded, introducing a Deprivation Supplement to support our most disadvantaged 9–36-month-old children, a significant uplift in the Council’s central functions and the introduction of a contingency fund formed the proposed EYSFF.

31% of providers engaged with the consultation and were, overall, supportive of the proposed EYSFF.  The consultation response may be seen in Appendix A.

RESOLVED that: -

Cabinet approve the new EYSFF for 2024-25

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Children and Young People

Reason

The recommendation demonstrates a balanced position of the funding available for distribution to the early years sector, support for disadvantaged children and those with additional needs and funding required for central council functions.

The Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'C' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the Council received the ring-fenced Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) to fund several education blocks, including the Early Years block which must be developed into a local Early Years Single Funding Formula (EYSFF), and that the contents of the formula are highly regulated by the Department for Education (DfE). 

Cabinet was informed that a new EYSFF for BCP is required for April 2024, and that consultation with the early years sector had taken place and Schools Forum considered the outcome at an extraordinary meeting on 6 February 2024, at which they agreed to recommend the proposed EYSFF to the Council, with no changes. 

In relation to this Cabinet was advised that the DfE had notified local authorities of their funding agreement on 29 November 2023, with substantial changes from 2023-24, and that a group of provider representatives had helped to shape the proposal and had indicated that their preference was to avoid consulting with the sector during or just before the Christmas break, which Children’s Services agreed to. 

Cabinet was advised that the governments biggest expansion of childcare entitlements had begun this year and that the proposed EYSFF included funding rates for the children of working parents aged 9-36 months for the first time.  In relation to this Cabinet was advised that these changes, along with a revision to the way children with SEND are funded, introducing a Deprivation Supplement to support our most disadvantaged 9–36-month-old children, a significant uplift in the Council’s central functions and the introduction of a contingency fund formed the proposed EYSFF.

Cabinet was informed that 31% of providers engaged with the consultation and were, overall, supportive of the proposed EYSFF, and that the consultation response was appended at Appendix A.

RESOLVED that: -

Cabinet approve the new EYSFF for 2024-25

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Children and Young People

Reason

The recommendation demonstrates a balanced position of the funding available for distribution to the early years sector, support for disadvantaged children and those with additional needs and funding required for central council functions.

The day opportunities strategy has been co-produced over the past eighteen months with a range of stakeholders and achieved project milestones to inform the final draft for Cabinet approval. This supports a mixed model of day opportunities and the continued need to retain availability of traditional building-based day services alongside further development of community-based options.

The draft strategy and two proposals regarding Tricuro day services were submitted for recent public consultation. The consultation feedback and necessary review of the day opportunities budget in line with Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) considerations have led to the recommended options.

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)           Approve BCP Council’s Adult Day Opportunities Strategy;

(b)           Agree the recommended option for Tricuro Day Services review;

Connect services to remain open and incorporate Highcliffe, Wallisdown and Westbourne Plus services already based there. In addition, Poole Plus to be relocated to Parkstone Connect and Moordown Plus service to remain open. Highcliffe, Wallisdown, Westbourne, and Poole Plus original sites to be closed.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Health and Wellbeing

Reason

Supports the people priorities of BCP Council’s Corporate Strategy.

Aligns to the requirements of the Care Act 2014 to promote diversity of care and support provision to those with an assessed need and support to carers.

The Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'D' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the day opportunities strategy had been co-produced over the past eighteen months with a range of stakeholders and achieved project milestones to inform the final draft for Cabinet approval, and that this supports a mixed model of day opportunities and the continued need to retain availability of traditional building-based day services alongside further development of community-based options.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the draft strategy and two proposals regarding Tricuro day services were submitted for recent public consultation, and that the consultation feedback and necessary review of the day opportunities budget in line with Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) considerations have led to the recommended options.

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)           Approve BCP Council’s Adult Day Opportunities Strategy;

(b)           Agree the recommended option for Tricuro Day Services review;

Connect services to remain open and incorporate Highcliffe, Wallisdown and Westbourne Plus services already based there. In addition, Poole Plus to be relocated to Parkstone Connect and Moordown Plus service to remain open. Highcliffe, Wallisdown, Westbourne, and Poole Plus original sites to be closed.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Health and Wellbeing

Reason

Supports the people priorities of BCP Council’s Corporate Strategy.

Aligns to the requirements of the Care Act 2014 to promote diversity of care and support provision to those with an assessed need and support to carers.

all of the centres. Recommendations before us show we have listened to those who responded.

Worked hard to ensure we are able to maintain some day centres. Tricuro have been involved in these discussions.

The purpose of this report is to present the outputs of a review of local and national 20mph initiatives and to seek endorsement for a programme to enable the delivery of 20mph speed limits to create safer neighbourhoods across the three towns and make journeys by all modes safer. This will be achieved in areas through consultation with residents in priority communities, and through the reinstatement of a dedicated 20mph speed limit budget allocation within the Council’s Local Transport Plan (LTP) Capital programme.

The Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'E' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the purpose of the report was to present the outputs of a review of local and national 20mph initiatives and to seek endorsement for a programme to enable the delivery of 20mph speed limits to create safer neighbourhoods across the three towns and make journeys by all modes safer.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that this would be achieved in areas through consultation with residents in priority communities, and through the reinstatement of a dedicated 20mph speed limit budget allocation within the Council’s Local Transport Plan (LTP) Capital programme.

The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Board, Councillor Bartlett addressed the Cabinet advising that at their recent meeting the Board had proposed the following recommendations: -

1.    That Option B as outlined in the report be recommended to Cabinet for its approval subject to Cabinet committing to robust and meaningful consultation on each 20mph area and that residents’ views be taken into account before any decisions on implementation are made.

(Majority Decision)

2.    That as part of the ongoing process Cabinet considers focusing identifying areas around schools and pre-school settings for the introduction of 20mph road safety measures.

(Unanimous Decision)

The Chair of the Board advised that the discussion at the Board had been focused on consultation, and that whilst the Board were largely in favour of the proposals that there was concern around the potential lack of consultation.

Members addressed the Cabinet advising of the representations received within their wards and stressing the importance of early and comprehensive consultation.

Further to this there was a request from a member to defer and carry out a meaningful survey.

Cabinet considered the recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Board and in relation to this resolved to accept recommendation (1) as set out and to accept recommendation (2) in part with a slight tweak with regards to the wording.

RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(a)           Include a dedicated budget in the Local Transport Plan (LTP) Capital programme for 2024/25 financial year to recommence delivery of 20mph speed limits on a neighbourhood basis with a focus on residential roads and this is continued into future years subject to the availability of capital funding.

RESOLVED that: -

(b)          Option B as outlined in the report be approved subject to Cabinet committing to robust and meaningful consultation on each 20mph area and that residents’ views be taken into account before any decisions on implementation are made; and

(c)          as part of the ongoing process Cabinet considers focusing on areas around schools and nurseries for the introduction of 20mph road safety measures.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holders: Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities

Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

There are approximately 77 areas across the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 120.

This report sets out and seeks financial approval for investment of the 2024/25 Local Transport Plan (LTP) grant allocation (capital funding) from the Department for Transport (DfT).

The 2024/25 LTP Capital grant allocation is £8.49m comprising £3.1m of Integrated Transport Block (ITB) funding and £5.39m of Highway Maintenance and Pothole funding.

The Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'F' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the report sets out and seeks financial approval for investment of the 2024/25 Local Transport Plan (LTP) grant allocation (capital funding) from the Department for Transport (DfT).

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the 2024/25 LTP Capital grant allocation is £8.49m comprising £3.1m of Integrated Transport Block (ITB) funding and £5.39m of Highway Maintenance and Pothole funding.

RECOMMENDED that: -

a.             Cabinet recommends to Council approval of the 2024/25 LTP Capital Programme as set out in Appendix A and delegates the delivery to the Director of Infrastructure in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Dynamic Places 

b.             Cabinet recommends to Council approval of the indicative 2025/26 and 2026/27 Highways Maintenance Programmes as set out in Appendix B 

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

A School Street trial was introduced on Livingstone Road, Bournemouth (Pokesdown Community Primary) by way of an experimental traffic order (ETRO).  This facilitates for a maximum of 18 months a prohibition of motor vehicles restriction to coincide with the school start and end times each day. 

Consultation and engagement ran for the first six months of the trial. The school street has successfully remained in place with the support of the school and the school community.

A decision is now being sought to make the existing experimental order which expires in August 2024 permanent.

RESOLVED that: -

A Traffic Order is made to make the Experimental Traffic Order for Livingstone Road (E1 2023) Permanent.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

The prohibition of motor vehicles restriction implemented at times related to school drop-off and pick-up has been positively received by the school and local community as seen in public engagement and consultation outcomes. The School Street has to date successfully remained in place with the support of the school itself and the school community.

The Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'G' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that a School Street trial had been introduced on Livingstone Road, Bournemouth (Pokesdown Community Primary) by way of an experimental traffic order (ETRO), and that this facilitated for a maximum of 18 months a prohibition of motor vehicles restriction to coincide with the school start and end times each day. 

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that consultation and engagement ran for the first six months of the trial, and that the school street had successfully remained in place with the support of the school and the school community.

Further to this Cabinet was advised that a decision is now being sought to make the existing experimental order which expires in August 2024 permanent.

The Ward Councillor addressed the Cabinet advising that there had been a fair amount of objection initially to the proposal and that residents had been encouraged to complete the consultation again after they had experienced the restrictions in place.

RESOLVED that: -

A Traffic Order is made to make the Experimental Traffic Order for Livingstone Road (E1 2023) Permanent.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

The prohibition of motor vehicles restriction implemented at times related to school drop-off and pick-up has been positively received by the school and local community as seen in public engagement and consultation outcomes. The School Street has to date successfully remained in place with the support of the school itself and the school community.

A decision is required on making and sealing the proposed Traffic Order which will amend the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (Parking Regulation, On-Street Parking Places and Off-Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2024.

RESOLVED that: -

The Traffic Order is made and sealed as per option (8)(a) of the options appraisal contained in this report.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

This will allow us to implement the restrictions outlined in Appendix 1 of this report, installing new and changing existing on-street Residential Disabled Parking Bays.

The Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'H' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that a decision was required on making and sealing the proposed Traffic Order which will amend the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (Parking Regulation, On-Street Parking Places and Off-Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2024.

RESOLVED that: -

The Traffic Order is made and sealed as per option (8)(a) of the options appraisal contained in this report.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

This will allow us to implement the restrictions outlined in Appendix 1 of this report, installing new and changing existing on-street Residential Disabled Parking Bays.

Subject to approval the proposal shall enable the implementation of new waiting restrictions and improved cycling measures along Sandecotes Road.

The proposal is aligned with the BCP Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).

This scheme aims to create a safer environment and to encourage more travel, especially to and from Schools, by sustainable modes including such as walking and cycling, thereby reducing congestion and improving health and well-being overall.

RESOLVED that: -

Cabinet approve the Traffic Orders as advertised, to enable the order to be made, sealed and to implement the restrictions which are outlined in Appendix 2 of this report.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

No material negative impacts have been identified in relation to the restrictions to be implemented including matters such as access to premises and amenities.

It is considered that the Traffic Order proposals will help secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic (including pedestrians).

The Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'I' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that subject to approval the proposal shall enable the implementation of new waiting restrictions and improved cycling measures along Sandecotes Road.

Further to this Cabinet was informed that the proposal is aligned with the BCP Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), and that the scheme aims to create a safer environment and to encourage more travel, especially to and from Schools, by sustainable modes including such as walking and cycling, thereby reducing congestion and improving health and well-being overall.

RESOLVED that: -

Cabinet approve the Traffic Orders as advertised, to enable the order to be made, sealed and to implement the restrictions which are outlined in Appendix 2 of this report.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

The Chief Executive to report on any decisions taken under urgency provisions in accordance with the Constitution.

Cabinet was advised that no urgent decisions had been taken in accordance with the Constitution since the last meeting of the Cabinet.

To consider the latest version of the Cabinet Forward Plan for approval.

The Leader advised that the latest Cabinet Forward Plan had been published on the Council’s website.

Meeting ended @ 13:11