Forthcoming Decisions

Forthcoming Decisions

28/08/2026 - BCP Homes Property and Compliance

To provide a quarterly update to Cabinet on property and compliance matters relating to BCP Homes

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Percival

Notice of decision: 28/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/08/2026 - CiC/IMPOWER Progress Update

To provide a Children in Care Transformation Update and IMPOWER conclusion.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/01/2027

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tanya England

Notice of decision: 28/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


28/08/2026 - CiC/IMPOWER Progress Update

To provide a Children in Care Transformation Update and IMPOWER analysis.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 28/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tanya England

Notice of decision: 28/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


31/07/2026 - BCP Council Suicide Prevention Action Plan

This document presents the 2026/27 BCP Council Suicide Prevention Action Plan for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. The plan is informed by an evidence-based framework and outlines actions for council colleagues, alongside shared priorities to be delivered through pan-Dorset partnership working.

The draft plan has been considered by the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Health and Wellbeing Board, and the resulting feedback has been taken on board in its development.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 28/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tracy Hill

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2026 - BCP Civic Annexe service relocations

To seek approval to proceed with service relocations

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/09/2026

Wards affected: Bournemouth Central;

Lead officer: Debbie Cliff, Alistair Hoare, Matti Raudsepp

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2026 - Local Plan

Seeks Cabinet approval to publish the Plan Content and Evidence Consultation to continue plan preparation in accordance with the agreed timetable and statutory requirements.

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Board

Decision due date: 30/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Peach

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2026 - Inclusive Place Sufficiency Strategy

To seek approval from Children’s O&S and Cabinet for the Inclusive Place Sufficiency Strategy, enabling delivery of the planned approach to ensuring sufficient inclusive education provision across BCP.

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 25/11/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lisa Linscott

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2026 - Future land use options at Upton Park Farm, Poole.

This report summarises options for the future use of land at Upton Park Farm following the cessation of the farm tenancy on 31 March 2026.

It sets out a coordinated approach to align capital receipt, sustainable commercial revenue, community benefit and environmental impact across the retained land parcels, supporting both the tenancy purchase and longer-term strategic outcomes

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/09/2026

Wards affected: Creekmoor;

Lead officer: Martin Whitchurch

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2026 - SEND and AP Strategy

To present the SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy for review and to enable members to scrutinise the proposed strategic priorities and provide feedback before implementation

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 30/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kerrie Ainley, Tanya England, Lisa Linscott, Sarah Philp

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2026 - BCP Homes Annual Complaints Performance and Service

This report provides information on the council’s handling of complaints related to the provision of landlord services to council tenants and leaseholders.

The report complies with the requirements within the Housing
Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code that landlords must
produce an Annual Complaints Performance and Service
Improvement report for scrutiny and challenge.

It must be published on the section of the council’s webpages relating to complaints. Cabinets response to the report must be published alongside this.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 28/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Seamus Doran

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2026 - Learning Disability Big Plan 2026–2031

This report seeks approval for the publication and delivery of the Learning Disability Big Plan 2026–2031, which sets out the shared priorities for supporting people with a learning disability in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to live fulfilled lives.

Decision Maker: Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Zena Dighton, Ross Hague

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2026 - South Part of Beach Road Car Park

Approve a resolution to appropriate for planning purposes.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2026

Wards affected: Canford Cliffs;

Lead officer: Rebecca Bray

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2026 - SEND Reform Plan

For approval for Cabinet

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 30/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kerrie Ainley, Tanya England, Lisa Linscott, Sarah Philp

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


31/07/2026 - Disposal of Hicks Farm

To recommend the disposal of Hicks farmhouse and related barns and outbuildings.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/09/2026

Wards affected: Muscliff & Strouden Park;

Lead officer: Martin Whitchurch

Notice of decision: 31/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/02/2026 - IT & programmes Infrastructure Capital Investment Plan 2026-2032

To seek approval of laptop replacement strategy and approve budget allocation.

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Decision due date: 13/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Fiona Hughes

Notice of decision: 03/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/01/2026 - Corporate Performance Report - Q1

BCP Council adopted ‘A shared vision for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 2024-28’ in May 2024. The shared vision is the Corporate Strategy, which incorporates a set of measures of progress for achieving the vision, priorities and ambitions.

This is the performance monitoring report for Quarter One 26-27,
presenting an update on the progress measures.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Chris Shephard

Notice of decision: 14/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/09/2025 - The development of a framework of registered housing providers (RPs) to deliver affordable housing using BCP sites

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/12/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kerry-Marie Ruff

Notice of decision: 30/09/2025