Agenda, decisions and draft 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.

Councillor Kieron Wilson declared an interest in Minute No. 25 (Recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committees – Recommendations from the Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Christchurch Harbour) as a member of the Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group and remained present for the discussion thereon.

Councillor Andy Martin declared an interest in Minute No. 36 (Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID)) and left the room for the discussion and voting thereon.

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Meeting held on 24 June 2026.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 24 June 2026 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 mid-day on Thursday 16 July 2026 [mid-day 3 clear working days before the meeting].

The deadline for the submission of a statement is mid-day on Tuesday 21 July 2026 [mid-day the working day before the meeting].

The deadline for the submission of a petition is Wednesday 8 July 2026 [10 working days before the meeting].

Cabinet was advised that there had been no petitions by members of the public on this occasion, but that six questions and two statements had been submitted in relation to Minute No. 31 (Local Transport Plan).

Public Question from David Redgewell read by Democratic Services

Under the Local Transport plan for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Borough Council and Dorset Council. 

Bus Travel is the most use from of Public Transport under the Bus service improvement plan interchange between buses, coaches, Trains Ferry's and Airports are very important. 

What improvement are planned at Poole Bus and coach station and (Seldown coach park.)

Bournemouth Transport interchange for passengers’ facilities toilets cafes waiting area to improve Bus to National Express coaches limited and Flixbus coaches network interchange which are very provide important connectivity and access to Economy Development and Tourism in  Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, and at both locations what improvements are being put in place to improve access to the Railways stations.

Response from Andy Hadley, Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy

The Local Transport Plan is a long-term 15-year plan. We must envisage potential major changes over that time, but the travel interchange issues that you highlight are significant to supporting seamless journeys.

We are discussing longer term options in Poole regarding the co-location of the rail and bus stations, and the best location for the depot, with a particular relevance to the timeline for electrification of the bus fleet.

The Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) grant funding has already delivered a whole series of developments and improvements in the Bus Station in partnership with Morebus that includes: -

·      New real time information totems at 15 stands with inbuilt CCTV for security

·      Cleaning and redecoration of canopy and railings

·      Upgrade of lighting to LED

·      Provision of new safety signage including No Smoking/Vaping

·      New bins throughout

·      Creation of new landscaped garden waiting area with additional seating and mural

·      Provision of new accessible pedestrian entrance to coach stops in the adjacent Seldown Coach Park with CCTV throughout

·      Provision of 2 x Full Time Transport Safety Officers for the Bus Station and the buses and at other interchanges across BCP 

Further improvements are planned including: -

·       New flooring treatment

·       New seating provided adjacent to every bus stand

·       Potential re-opening of the toilets

·       New waiting shelters with CCTV in Seldown Coach Park

At Bournemouth Travel Interchange the council has delivered signage and cleansing improvements. 

Near-term improvements planned include 3 new passenger information totems to be installed in September, and these will provide real time bus information and CCTV. 

Airport connectivity is covered in your next question, and Railway accessibility is covered in your third question.

In Poole access between the Bus and Rail stations is a short walk, also a bus link is provided by the Route ONE town centre bus, operating every 15 minutes during the daytime. This service is being upgraded this Autumn with two fully electric minibuses. These are being funded by BSIP and will be the first  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.

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

Cabinet was advised that recommendations had been received from the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee on items not otherwise indicated on the Cabinet agenda.

The Chair of the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Patrick Canavan provided Cabinet with the background relating to the item and presented the recommendations from the Committee as set out below, copies of which had been circulated to Members of the Cabinet and published on the Council’s website prior to the meeting.

Recommendation from the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 19 May 2026

BCP Suicide Action Prevention Plan

The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee Recommend to Cabinet that, following approval by the Health and Wellbeing Board on 26 June 2026, the Committee request Cabinet support the Strategy and Action Plan and ensure that the necessary resources are made available for implementation.

(Unanimous Decision)       

The Leader thanked Councillor Canavan and the Committee for bringing their recommendation to Cabinet and expressed support on behalf of the Cabinet.

In addition, the Leader advised that a more formal response would be presented to the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee in due course.

The Chair of the Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Chris Rigby provided Cabinet with the background relating to the item highlighting the public interest at the meeting and reminding members that this had been taken to the Committee following a petition presented to the Council and presented the recommendations from the Committee as set out below, copies of which had been circulated to Members of the Cabinet and published on the Council’s website prior to the meeting.

Recommendation from the Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 15 July 2026

Christchurch Harbour

The Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee recommend that Cabinet expedite the development of a robust harbour protection policy as outlined and lobby the Govt to improve protection through the NPPF

Voting: Unanimous

The outline mentioned in the recommendation is as follows:

Propose that what is needed is a robust harbour protection policy with:

·         a presumption of no net deterioration

·         planning policies requiring new developments to achieve neutrality or better

·         council Land Management practises that reduce pesticides and fertilisers

·         regular monitoring and public reporting

·         support for wetland creation and river restoration project

·         partnership commitments with water companies, the Environment Agency, neighbouring councils et cetera

Christchurch harbour needs to be made a material consideration in every relevant council decision on, for example, drainage, flood risk, recreation, highways and development

Yes it's ambitious, but if BCP want to be taken seriously as a national leader in Environmental Protection it needs to adopt a policy with an overarching objective to restore and maintain Christchurch harbour in favourable ecological condition, by ensuring that all council decisions contribute to improved water quality, reduced pollution and enhanced biodiversity; applying the precautionary principle where there  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25.

This Local Growth Plan (2026-36) sets out the shared ambition of BCP Council and the Business Growth Board who have been engaged in its development. It includes a shared aim and the associated priorities and interventions required to build a strong economy, with thriving people in a vibrant and connected place for our residents, businesses and visitors.

The plan outlines a vision for growth across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, supported by defined priorities and action plans. It strengthens readiness for devolution by demonstrating ambition, governance and the ability to deliver outcomes.

As devolution progresses, the Growth Plan will guide investment, shape partnerships and ensure BCP is well placed to maximise emerging opportunities. Delivering this ambition will require strong collaboration and sustained investment between local government, the private sector, investors, education and training providers, community and voluntary organisations, and our residents.

This Growth Plan is therefore both a commitment and an invitation: a commitment to fostering the conditions for inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and an invitation for partners to collaborate with us to realise this shared ambition.

BCP Business Growth Board will help to articulate and drive forward the local economic priorities and the growth agenda for Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, through endorsing, co-ordinating and performance managing the new BCP Local Growth Plan.

The Leader of the Council 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 Local Growth Plan (2026-36) sets out the shared ambition of BCP Council and the Business Growth Board who have been engaged in its development, and that it includes a shared aim and the associated priorities and interventions required to build a strong economy, with thriving people in a vibrant and connected place for our residents, businesses and visitors.

Cabinet was informed that the plan outlined a vision for growth across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, supported by defined priorities and action plans, and strengthened readiness for devolution by demonstrating ambition, governance and the ability to deliver outcomes.

Cabinet was further advised that as devolution progresses, the Growth Plan would guide investment, shape partnerships and ensure BCP is well placed to maximise emerging opportunities.

Cabinet was informed that delivering this ambition would require strong collaboration and sustained investment between local government, the private sector, investors, education and training providers, community and voluntary organisations, and our residents.

Further to this Cabinet was advised that the Growth Plan was therefore both a commitment and an invitation: a commitment to fostering the conditions for inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and an invitation for partners to collaborate with us to realise this shared ambition.

Cabinet was informed that the BCP Business Growth Board would help to articulate and drive forward the local economic priorities and the growth agenda for Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, through endorsing, co ordinating and performance managing the new BCP Local Growth Plan.

The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Board, Councillor Kate Salmon addressed the Cabinet highlighting that the Board had received an early draft of this report at their May meeting which had enabled them to have some meaningful input into the plan and had subsequently made recommendations to the Growth Board.

In respect of this the Leader thanked the Overview and Scrutiny Board for their discussion on this item and as a Growth Board member confirmed that the Growth Board had received both the submitted recommendations which had been discussed and received positively and which it was understood would be formally reported back to the Overview and Scrutiny Board.

Councillor Patrick Canavan addressed the Cabinet expressing thanks to all those involved in this work. Further to this Councillor Canavan stressed that he felt that the council shouldn’t be constrained by this and that if other opportunities arose to develop economic growth that they should be taken.

RECOMMENDED that: -

(a)         The BCP Local Growth Plan be adopted.

(b)         The expected Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership capital and revenue funding be allocated to support delivery of the BCP Growth Plan priorities.

(c)         The Director of Investment & Development in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations be delegated authority to work alongside the BCP Business Growth Board and partners to support  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

VisitEngland established the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) programme to create nationally accredited, strategically aligned destination management organisations capable of driving sustainable visitor economy growth.

Dorset Council has worked collaboratively with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, the Dorset Tourism Association and wider industry partners to secure LVEP status for Dorset. Dorset Council Cabinet approved the creation of Dorset LVEP with Dorset Council as Accountable Body in July 2024.

The Dorset LVEP achieved formal accreditation with VisitEngland in May 2025.  Being formally designated as an LVEP gives Dorset and BCP councils access to VisitEngland support including data, expertise, and marketing opportunities. 

A condition of all LVEPs is the creation of a Destination Management Plan (DMP).  

The Dorset LVEP DMP 2026-2035 sets out a plan to create a year-round destination: addressing seasonality, enhancing visitor spend, improving perceptions of Dorset, strengthening accessibility, embedding sustainability, and enabling sector-wide collaboration. 

This report seeks Cabinet approval to formalise the Destination Management Plan and Dorset Council’s role as accountable body for the Dorset LVEP; endorsing the associated governance arrangements for partnering organisations to implement the Dorset LVEP Destination Management Plan Framework.

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)           adopt the Destination Management Plan (DMP) prepared by the Dorset Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP);

(b)           authorise the Director for Investment and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Commercial Operations and Destination to enter into any agreements necessary to support delivery of the LVEP programme and LVEP accreditation in accordance with the Council’s constitution and financial regulations; and

(c)           delegate to the Director for Investment and Development in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations to review and agree the role of the Destination Management Board and delivery of the DMP and strategy set by the LVEP.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations

·      Strengthen Dorset’s position within the national visitor economy framework.

·      Support economic growth, employment and business development across Dorset.

·      Improve coordination of destination management and tourism promotion activities.

·      Provide access to future funding and investment opportunities.

·      Align local visitor economy activity with national tourism priorities.

The Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations 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 VisitEngland had established the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) programme to create nationally accredited, strategically aligned destination management organisations capable of driving sustainable visitor economy growth.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that Dorset Council had worked collaboratively with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, the Dorset Tourism Association and wider industry partners to secure LVEP status for Dorset, and that Dorset Council Cabinet had approved the creation of Dorset LVEP with Dorset Council as Accountable Body in July 2024.

Cabinet was further advised that the Dorset LVEP had achieved formal accreditation with VisitEngland in May 2025, and that being formally designated as an LVEP gives Dorset and BCP councils access to VisitEngland support including data, expertise, and marketing opportunities. 

Further to this Cabinet was informed that a condition of all LVEPs is the creation of a Destination Management Plan (DMP).  

Cabinet was advised that the Dorset LVEP DMP 2026-2035 sets out a plan to create a year-round destination: addressing seasonality, enhancing visitor spend, improving perceptions of Dorset, strengthening accessibility, embedding sustainability, and enabling sector-wide collaboration, and that this report sought Cabinet approval to formalise the Destination Management Plan and Dorset Council’s role as accountable body for the Dorset LVEP; endorsing the associated governance arrangements for partnering organisations to implement the Dorset LVEP Destination Management Plan Framework.

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)           adopt the Destination Management Plan (DMP) prepared by the Dorset Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP);

(b)           authorise the Director for Investment and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Commercial Operations and Destination to enter into any agreements necessary to support delivery of the LVEP programme and LVEP accreditation in accordance with the Council’s constitution and financial regulations; and

(c)           delegate to the Director for Investment and Development in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations to review and agree the role of the Destination Management Board and delivery of the DMP and strategy set by the LVEP.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations

·      Strengthen Dorset’s position within the national visitor economy framework.

·      Support economic growth, employment and business development across Dorset.

·      Improve coordination of destination management and tourism promotion activities.

·      Provide access to future funding and investment opportunities.

·      Align local visitor economy activity with national tourism priorities.

The Crime and Disorder Act (1998) places a statutory requirement on local authority youth offending teams to publish an annual Youth Justice Plan which must provide specified information about the local provision of youth justice services. This report summarises the Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27, with a copy of the Plan appended. The Youth Justice Plan needs to be approved by the full Council.

The Youth Justice Plan shows strong performance by the service. Achievements include diverting children from the justice system, avoiding the use of custody for children, and the quality of work to reduce the likelihood of reoffending and to repair the harm caused to victims.

Priorities for the year ahead are to respond to national and local reform programmes, enhancing ‘Child First’ practice, developing work with victims, reducing the over-representation of some groups of children in the justice system, and making best use of available resources.

The Portfolio Holder for Children & Young People, Education and Skills 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 Crime and Disorder Act (1998) placed a statutory requirement on local authority youth offending teams to publish an annual Youth Justice Plan which must provide specified information about the local provision of youth justice services, and that this report summarised the Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27, with a copy of the Plan appended.

In relation to this Cabinet was advised that the Youth Justice Plan needed to be approved by the full Council.

Cabinet was informed that the Youth Justice Plan showed strong performance by the service, and that achievements included diverting children from the justice system, avoiding the use of custody for children, and the quality of work to reduce the likelihood of reoffending and to repair the harm caused to victims.

Cabinet was advised that priorities for the year ahead were to respond to national and local reform programmes, enhancing ‘Child First’ practice, developing work with victims, reducing the over-representation of some groups of children in the justice system, and making best use of available resources.

RECOMMENDED that the Youth Justice Plan 2026/27 be approved by Full Council.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Children & Young People, Education and Skills

Youth Justice Services are required to publish an annual Youth Justice Plan which should be approved by the Local Authority for that Youth Justice Service. Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service works across both Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Dorset Council. Approval is therefore sought from both Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and from Dorset Council.

In accordance with statutory guidance on making significant changes to maintained schools, this report sets out a proposal to expand post-16 provision at Linwood School’s Skills Centre site. The proposed expansion supports the Council’s statutory responsibility to secure sufficient specialist places and forms part of a broader programme to increase access to high-quality, local SEND provision.

The proposal responds to growing demand for specialist places, driven by rising numbers of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and the associated reliance on independent and non-maintained special schools and alternative provision.

By making use of existing accommodation at the Skills Centre for post-16 delivery, the Council intends to strengthen local capacity, enabling more young people to access suitable education closer to home. Expanding provision in this way is expected to reduce dependence on costly out-of-area placements, which often incur higher fees and significant transport costs. It will also support improved outcomes by allowing young people to remain within their local communities, while delivering longer-term financial efficiencies for the Council.

RESOLVED that Cabinet agreed with the proposal to expand Linwood School’s post-16 places at the Skills Centre, with effect from 1 September 2026.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Children & Young People, Education and Skills

This recommendation is to support the increase of local specialist capacity using existing accommodation, reducing reliance on high-cost placements and transport, and improving cost control within the High Needs Block. It is the only option that supports financial sustainability.

The Portfolio Holder for Children & Young People, Education and Skills 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 in accordance with statutory guidance on making significant changes to maintained schools, the report set out a proposal to expand post-16 provision at Linwood School’s Skills Centre site, and that the proposed expansion supported the Council’s statutory responsibility to secure sufficient specialist places and forms part of a broader programme to increase access to high-quality, local SEND provision.

Cabinet was informed that the proposal responded to growing demand for specialist places, driven by rising numbers of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and the associated reliance on independent and non-maintained special schools and alternative provision.

Further to this Cabinet was advised that by making use of existing accommodation at the Skills Centre for post-16 delivery, the Council intended to strengthen local capacity, enabling more young people to access suitable education closer to home.

Cabinet was informed that expanding provision in this way was expected to reduce dependence on costly out-of-area placements, which often incur higher fees and significant transport costs, and that it will also support improved outcomes by allowing young people to remain within their local communities, while delivering longer-term financial efficiencies for the Council.

RESOLVED that Cabinet agreed with the proposal to expand Linwood School’s post-16 places at the Skills Centre, with effect from 1 September 2026.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Children & Young People, Education and Skills

This recommendation is to support the increase of local specialist capacity using existing accommodation, reducing reliance on high-cost placements and transport, and improving cost control within the High Needs Block. It is the only option that supports financial sustainability.

This Cabinet report accompanies the three Domestic Abuse Strategies as part of the Safer CSP Community Safety Partnership’s commitment in response to Domestic Abuse in line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

RESOLVED that Cabinet approved: -

·      The overarching Safer BCP Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-31

·      The Safe Accommodation Strategy 2026-31

·      The Perpetrator Strategy 2026-31

·      The accompanying Safe Accommodation & Community Services Commissioning Plan

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory Services

It is a statutory requirement under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 for local authorities to create a Safe Accommodation strategy every five years.

These three strategies form the Council’s strategic framework to preventing and respond to domestic abuse across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector agencies.

Whilst it is not a requirement to have a Perpetrator Strategy or an overarching Preventing Domestic Abuse Strategy, the Community Safety Partnership have developed these complimentary strategies to focus on preventative, early intervention work and ensure that a holistic approach is taken to addressing domestic abuse and perpetrating behaviours in BCP.

All three strategies have been developed through significant public consultation and development, including lived experience groups, Councillor task and finish group and wider stakeholder engagement.

The commissioning plan that accompanies the strategies will inform the commissioning of our domestic abuse services in BCP.

This Cabinet report accompanies the three Domestic Abuse Strategies as part of the Safer CSP Community Safety Partnership’s commitment in response to Domestic Abuse in line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

The Portfolio Holder for Housing and Regulatory Services 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 report accompanied the three Domestic Abuse Strategies as part of the Safer CSP Community Safety Partnership’s commitment in response to Domestic Abuse in line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Board, Councillor Kate Salmon addressed Cabinet and advised that, at its recent meeting, the Board had given detailed consideration to this item and had resolved to submit the following recommendations: -

The Overview and Scrutiny Board Recommend to Cabinet: -

That Cabinet be advised that the O&S Board supported the recommendation as outlined in the report to approve:

·       The overarching Safer BCP Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-31

·       The Safe Accommodation Strategy 2026-31

·       The Perpetrator Strategy 2026-31

·       The accompanying Safe Accommodation & Community Services Commissioning Plan

Voting: Unanimous

Further to this the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Board advised that the Board had further suggested some minor amendments to strategy which had been agreed and incorporated by officers.

RESOLVED that Cabinet approved: -

·      The overarching Safer BCP Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-31

·      The Safe Accommodation Strategy 2026-31

·      The Perpetrator Strategy 2026-31

·      The accompanying Safe Accommodation & Community Services Commissioning Plan

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory Services

It is a statutory requirement under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 for local authorities to create a Safe Accommodation strategy every five years.

These three strategies form the Council’s strategic framework to preventing and respond to domestic abuse across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector agencies.

Whilst it is not a requirement to have a Perpetrator Strategy or an overarching Preventing Domestic Abuse Strategy, the Community Safety Partnership have developed these complimentary strategies to focus on preventative, early intervention work and ensure that a holistic approach is taken to addressing domestic abuse and perpetrating behaviours in BCP.

All three strategies have been developed through significant public consultation and development, including lived experience groups, Councillor task and finish group and wider stakeholder engagement.

The commissioning plan that accompanies the strategies will inform the commissioning of our domestic abuse services in BCP.

This Cabinet report accompanies the three Domestic Abuse Strategies as part of the Safer CSP Community Safety Partnership’s commitment in response to Domestic Abuse in line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

This report presents the proposed (joint with Dorset) Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) for the BCP and Dorset areas for the period 2026 to 2041.

The document has been informed by engagement and consultation with key stakeholders, residents and the LTP4 Cross Party Working Group. 

The supporting Implementation Plan identifies the projects which are recommended to be progressed over the next five years (subject to necessary funding, consultation and approvals).

A Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy accompanies the plan setting out how progress will be measured and assessed.  

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 presented the proposed (joint with Dorset) Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) for the BCP and Dorset areas for the period 2026 to 2041.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the document had been informed by engagement and consultation with key stakeholders, residents and the LTP4 Cross Party Working Group. 

Cabinet was advised that the supporting Implementation Plan identified the projects which are recommended to be progressed over the next five years (subject to necessary funding, consultation and approvals).

Further to this Cabinet was informed that a Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy accompanied the plan setting out how progress will be measured and assessed.  

The Chair of the Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Chris Rigby addressed the Cabinet advising that there had been a good level of discussion on this item at the recent meeting, and that whilst there were no formal recommendations the Committee had comprehensively discussed the report and supported the plan.

RECOMMENDED that Council approves adoption of the Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) (2026 – 2041).

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Under Section 108 of the Transport Act 2000, local authorities are statutorily required to prepare a Local Transport Plan which sets out their policies for the promotion and encouragement of safe, integrated, efficient and economic transport to, from and within their area, and their proposals for the implementation of those policies.

The current Local Transport Plan (LTP 3) runs from 2011 to 2026. Adoption of an updated LTP is now required to ensure the council meets its statutory requirements under the act.

The Department for Transport (DfT) published updated LTP guidance in April 2026 which states that Local Transport Authorities should set out how their LTPs are aligned with the government’s national priorities, including ‘Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport’.

The meeting adjourned at 12:12pm

The meeting reconvened at 12:26pm

This report seeks Cabinet approval to establish Moving Traffic Enforcement as a new function within the Parking Operations and Enforcement Service. The proposal would provide a structured framework for introducing and managing enforcement at appropriate locations, with the aim of improving road safety, reducing congestion, supporting public transport reliability and encouraging compliance with existing traffic restrictions. Implementation would require procurement of compliant camera technology, development of policies and procedures, and continued adherence to statutory guidance to ensure enforcement remains proportionate, transparent and targeted at problem locations.

The Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations 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 the report sought Cabinet approval to establish Moving Traffic Enforcement as a new function within the Parking Operations and Enforcement Service.

Cabinet was informed that the proposal would provide a structured framework for introducing and managing enforcement at appropriate locations, with the aim of improving road safety, reducing congestion, supporting public transport reliability and encouraging compliance with existing traffic restrictions.

In relation to this Cabinet was advised that implementation would require procurement of compliant camera technology, development of policies and procedures, and continued adherence to statutory guidance to ensure enforcement remains proportionate, transparent and targeted at problem locations.

RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(a)          approve the introduction of Moving Traffic Enforcement as a new function;

(b)           approve the net income budget allocation of £1.3 million in 2027/28 increasing to £1.5 million in 2029/30 with ongoing reviews to refine forecasts; and

(c)           approve use of remaining net income budget from moving traffic enforcement after repayment of total capital investment of £700,000 over 3 years, as investment in car parks maintenance or other allowable investment under Section 55 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(d)           approved temporary use of £500,000 from repair and maintenance reserve to fund upfront capital investment during 2026/27;

(e)           approved first call of the net income budget from moving traffic enforcement to repay the 2026/27 upfront investment of £500,000 and annual capital investment of £100,000 per annum for 2027/28 and 2028/29, a total capital investment of £700,000 over 3 years; and

(f)             delegate to the Director of Commercial Operations in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations the delivery of the Moving Traffic Enforcement function.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations

This option would enable the development of the required policies, procedures and procurement arrangements to support delivery. It would allow new enforcement sites to be brought forward efficiently under an established framework.

The Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations 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 the report sought Cabinet approval to establish Moving Traffic Enforcement as a new function within the Parking Operations and Enforcement Service.

Cabinet was informed that the proposal would provide a structured framework for introducing and managing enforcement at appropriate locations, with the aim of improving road safety, reducing congestion, supporting public transport reliability and encouraging compliance with existing traffic restrictions.

In relation to this Cabinet was advised that implementation would require procurement of compliant camera technology, development of policies and procedures, and continued adherence to statutory guidance to ensure enforcement remains proportionate, transparent and targeted at problem locations.

RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(a)          approve the introduction of Moving Traffic Enforcement as a new function;

(b)           approve the net income budget allocation of £1.3 million in 2027/28 increasing to £1.5 million in 2029/30 with ongoing reviews to refine forecasts; and

(c)           approve use of remaining net income budget from moving traffic enforcement after repayment of total capital investment of £700,000 over 3 years, as investment in car parks maintenance or other allowable investment under Section 55 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(d)           approved temporary use of £500,000 from repair and maintenance reserve to fund upfront capital investment during 2026/27;

(e)           approved first call of the net income budget from moving traffic enforcement to repay the 2026/27 upfront investment of £500,000 and annual capital investment of £100,000 per annum for 2027/28 and 2028/29, a total capital investment of £700,000 over 3 years; and

(f)             delegate to the Director of Commercial Operations in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations the delivery of the Moving Traffic Enforcement function.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations

This option would enable the development of the required policies, procedures and procurement arrangements to support delivery. It would allow new enforcement sites to be brought forward efficiently under an established framework.

This report seeks approval for the disposal of Council‑owned land at Cabot Lane, Poole to Wessex Water.

The proposed transactions support the delivery of the Poole Strategic Resource Option (SRO), a significant water resilience scheme designed to improve long-term water supply and reduce abstraction from environmentally sensitive river systems.

Wessex Water has the ability to seek to acquire the land through compulsory purchase powers under Section 155 of the Water Industry Act 1991.

A negotiated disposal provides the Council with greater control over the terms, timing and outcome of the transaction when compared to a compulsory purchase process, which can be uncertain, time-consuming and resource intensive.

The disposals also enable the relocation of the ‘New to You’ service and wider asset rationalisation, which in turn supports the delivery of the Council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) accommodation programme.

The proposals have been reviewed by the Cross-Party Strategic Asset Disposal Working Group and relevant ward councillors, who have endorsed the approach.

[PLEASE NOTE: Should the Cabinet wish to discuss the detail of the confidential appendix at Appendix 3 the meeting will be required to move into Confidential (Exempt) Session].

The Portfolio Holder for Finance 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 the report sought approval for the disposal of Council‑owned land at Cabot Lane, Poole to Wessex Water.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the proposed transactions support the delivery of the Poole Strategic Resource Option (SRO), a significant water resilience scheme designed to improve long-term water supply and reduce abstraction from environmentally sensitive river systems.

Cabinet was informed that Wessex Water has the ability to seek to acquire the land through compulsory purchase powers under Section 155 of the Water Industry Act 1991.

Further to this Cabinet was advised that a negotiated disposal provided the Council with greater control over the terms, timing and outcome of the transaction when compared to a compulsory purchase process, which can be uncertain, time-consuming and resource intensive.

Cabinet was informed that the disposals also enable the relocation of the ‘New to You’ service and wider asset rationalisation, which in turn supports the delivery of the Council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) accommodation programme.

In relation to this Cabinet was advised that the proposals had been reviewed by the Cross-Party Strategic Asset Disposal Working Group and relevant ward councillors, who have endorsed the approach.

In presenting the report the Portfolio Holder for Finance proposed an additional recommendation at (c) to read:

(c)   sets aside 5% of any proceeds of this disposal as a fund to improve water quality across BCP

This addition was supported by the seconder of the report and therefore included within the substantive recommendations as set out and subsequently voted on below.

RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(a)           approves the disposal of land at Cabot Lane, Poole, as shown on the attached plan in Appendix 2, to Wessex Water on the principal terms set out in this report and for the consideration detailed in Confidential Appendix 3;

(b)           delegates authority to the Corporate Property Officer (Section 151 Officer), in consultation with the Portfolio holder, Monitoring Officer, to finalise the detailed terms of the disposals and enter into all necessary agreements; and

(c)           sets aside 5% of any proceeds of this disposal as a fund to improve water quality across BCP

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Finance

1.             Supports delivery of a strategically important water infrastructure scheme contributing to long-term resilience and environmental objectives;

2.             Provides a negotiated alternative to compulsory purchase, enabling the Council to retain greater influence over the outcome;

3.             Ensures that best consideration reasonably obtainable is achieved in accordance with Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972;

4.             Enables asset rationalisation and supports improved service delivery and accommodation provision, including the SEND programme.

This report proposes the development of a service hub at Wallisdown Heights, which will accommodate services that require a community based location, and which are being displaced as a result of disposal or repurposing of council properties elsewhere in the conurbation..  Cabot lane depot currently accommodates the New to you service, highways materials and equipment storage and electoral services items and is subject to a potential compulsory purchase. The proposal would relocate the New to You service from Cabot Lane Depot alongside Children’s Services, Adult Social Care and partner teams currently based at North Bournemouth Local Office (NBLO) and 79 Lansdowne Road. In doing so, it would maintain important community services, improve accessibility for residents through a single multi-service location, and support better collaboration between co-located teams. The proposal also contributes to the Council’s wider estates rationalisation objectives by enabling the disposal of Cabot Lane Depot, releasing North Bournemouth Local Office and 79 Lansdowne Road from operational use. This provides opportunity for alternative uses in line with the Council’s aspirations for SEND alternative provision. The preferred option requires capital investment of £476k and uses revenue budgets of £46.1k from the existing assets budgets, with delivery both dependent on, and enabling of, the progression of the Cabot Lane disposal.

This report proposes the development of a service hub at Wallisdown Heights, which will accommodate services that require a community based location, and which are being displaced as a result of disposal or repurposing of council properties elsewhere in the conurbation..  Cabot lane depot currently accommodates the New to you service, highways materials and equipment storage and electoral services items and is subject to a potential compulsory purchase. The proposal would relocate the New to You service from Cabot Lane Depot alongside Children’s Services, Adult Social Care and partner teams currently based at North Bournemouth Local Office (NBLO) and 79 Lansdowne Road. In doing so, it would maintain important community services, improve accessibility for residents through a single multi-service location, and support better collaboration between co-located teams. The proposal also contributes to the Council’s wider estates rationalisation objectives by enabling the disposal of Cabot Lane Depot, releasing North Bournemouth Local Office and 79 Lansdowne Road from operational use. This provides opportunity for alternative uses in line with the Council’s aspirations for SEND alternative provision. The preferred option requires capital investment of £476k and uses revenue budgets of £46.1k from the existing assets budgets, with delivery both dependent on, and enabling of, the progression of the Cabot Lane disposal.

[PLEASE NOTE: Should Cabinet wish to discuss the detail of the confidential appendices at Appendix 1 or Appendix 2 the meeting will be required to move into Confidential (Exempt) Session].

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)        approved the development of a Service Hub at Wallisdown Heights as per Option 2 referred to in this report;

(b)       approved the partial use of capital receipt from the disposal of Cabot Lane Depot to invest in the necessary improvements to establish the Wallisdown Service Hub; and

(c)        approved the sequence of associated moves to enable the release of multiple assets from corporate operational use.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Finance

The recommended option delivers a range of strategic benefits, including retaining the New to You service and creating a single community-based multi-service hub that improves access for residents. It supports closer collaboration between services, enabling more integrated and effective support for families and service users. The proposal brings a vacant council asset back into productive use while reducing ongoing costs and future maintenance liabilities. It enables wider estate rationalisation, including disposal of Cabot Lane Depot and release of other sites, generating a capital receipt.

Prior to moving into exempt session, the Leader of the Council addressed Cabinet and noted that this would be the last Cabinet meeting attended by Cathi Hadley, Director for Children’s Services, before leaving the Council.

The Leader placed on record Cabinet’s thanks to Cathi for her valued expertise, dedication and significant contribution to supporting children, young people and families across BCP.

The Portfolio Holder for Finance 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 the report proposed the development of a service hub at Wallisdown Heights, which would accommodate services that require a community-based location, and which were being displaced as a result of disposal or repurposing of council properties elsewhere in the conurbation.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the Cabot Lane depot currently accommodates the New to you service, highways materials and equipment storage and electoral services items and is subject to a potential compulsory purchase, and that the proposal would relocate the New to You service from Cabot Lane Depot alongside Children’s Services, Adult Social Care and partner teams currently based at North Bournemouth Local Office (NBLO) and 79 Lansdowne Road.

Cabinet was advised that in doing so, it would maintain important community services, improve accessibility for residents through a single multi-service location, and support better collaboration between co-located teams, and that the proposal also contributed to the Council’s wider estates rationalisation objectives by enabling the disposal of Cabot Lane Depot, releasing North Bournemouth Local Office and 79 Lansdowne Road from operational use.

Cabinet was further informed that this provided opportunity for alternative uses in line with the Council’s aspirations for SEND alternative provision.

In addition Cabinet was advised that the preferred option required capital investment of £476k and uses revenue budgets of £46.1k from the existing assets budgets, with delivery both dependent on, and enabling of, the progression of the Cabot Lane disposal.

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)        approved the development of a Service Hub at Wallisdown Heights as per Option 2 referred to in this report;

(b)       approved the partial use of capital receipt from the disposal of Cabot Lane Depot to invest in the necessary improvements to establish the Wallisdown Service Hub; and

(c)        approved the sequence of associated moves to enable the release of multiple assets from corporate operational use.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Finance

The recommended option delivers a range of strategic benefits, including retaining the New to You service and creating a single community-based multi-service hub that improves access for residents. It supports closer collaboration between services, enabling more integrated and effective support for families and service users. The proposal brings a vacant council asset back into productive use while reducing ongoing costs and future maintenance liabilities. It enables wider estate rationalisation, including disposal of Cabot Lane Depot and release of other sites, generating a capital receipt.

Prior to moving into exempt session, the Leader of the Council addressed Cabinet and noted that this would be the last Cabinet meeting attended by Cathi Hadley, Director for Children’s Services, before leaving the Council.

The Leader placed on record Cabinet’s thanks to Cathi for her valued expertise, dedication and significant contribution to supporting children, young people and families across BCP.

In relation to the items of business appearing below, the Committee is asked to consider the following resolution: -

‘That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act and that the public interest in withholding the information outweighs such interest in disclosing the information.’

RESOLVED that under Section 100 (A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 5 in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act and that the public interest in withholding the information outweighs such interest in disclosing the information.

Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District’s (BID) current 5-year term will finish on 31 March 2027. The BID is currently preparing for a new ballot on 4 November 2026 for a fourth term. This report seeks Cabinet approval to allow Bournemouth Town Centre BID to go to ballot for a fourth term. 

Exempt Information – Category 5 (Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings).

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

Cabinet was advised that the Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District’s (BID) current 5-year term will finish on 31 March 2027, and that the BID is currently preparing for a new ballot on 4 November 2026 for a fourth term.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the report sought Cabinet approval to allow Bournemouth Town Centre BID to go to ballot for a fourth term. 

Councillor Andy Martin declared an interest in this item and left the meeting for the duration of the discussion and voting thereon.

Exempt Information – Category 5 (Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings).

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

Cabinet was advised that the Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District’s (BID) current 5-year term will finish on 31 March 2027, and that the BID is currently preparing for a new ballot on 4 November 2026 for a fourth term.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the report sought Cabinet approval to allow Bournemouth Town Centre BID to go to ballot for a fourth term. 

Councillor Andy Martin declared an interest in this item and left the meeting for the duration of the discussion and voting thereon.

Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District’s (BID) current 5-year term will finish on 30 June 2027. The BID is currently preparing for a new ballot on 4 November 2026 for a fourth term. This report seeks Cabinet approval to allow Bournemouth Coastal BID to go to ballot for a fourth term. 

Exempt Information – Category 5 (Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings).

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

Cabinet was advised that the Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District’s (BID) current 5-year term will finish on 30 June 2027, and that the BID is currently preparing for a new ballot on 4 November 2026 for a fourth term.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the report sought Cabinet approval to allow Bournemouth Coastal BID to go to ballot for a fourth term.

Exempt Information – Category 5 (Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings).

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

Cabinet was advised that the Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District’s (BID) current 5-year term will finish on 30 June 2027, and that the BID is currently preparing for a new ballot on 4 November 2026 for a fourth term.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the report sought Cabinet approval to allow Bournemouth Coastal BID to go to ballot for a fourth term.

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.

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.