To inform Cabinet of the request to update the
Library Byelaws following publication of an updated version by the
DCMS and to inform Cabinet of the required process to
follow.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 27/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lynda Anderson
Notice of decision: 29/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
To increase local specialist early years and
key stage 1 capacity in the Oakdale and wider area, in addition to
permitting an increase to the number of post-16 places made
available in Broadstone, to meet the assessed educational needs of
children and young people with SEND and to reduce pressure on the
High Needs Budget. The Council is the authority for approving this
significant change to a maintained school.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 27/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tanya Smith
Notice of decision: 29/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
This report seeks Cabinet approval to allow
the Bournemouth Town Centre BID to go to ballot for a new
term.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 22/07/2026
Wards affected: Bournemouth Central;
Lead officer: Charles Fynn
Notice of decision: 29/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
Cabinet to agree for the Bournemouth Coastal
BID to go to ballot for a new term commencing in 2027.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 22/07/2026
Wards affected: Boscombe East & Pokesdown; Boscombe West; Bournemouth Central; East Cliff & Springbourne; East Southbourne & Tuckton; West Southbourne; Westbourne & West Cliff;
Lead officer: Charles Fynn
Notice of decision: 29/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
To approve the investment into car park
systems to ensure the continued efficient running of them
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 03/03/2027
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Zak Cusens
Notice of decision: 29/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
To seek approval to install Approved Devices
for enforcement
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council
Decision due date: 25/05/2027
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Zak Cusens
Notice of decision: 29/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
To update Cabinet on the financial outturn for
2025/26
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nicola Webb
Notice of decision: 27/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
To decide on adopting the BCP Growth Plan
2026.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 22/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amy Orchard, Ruth Spencer
Notice of decision: 11/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
The report details the increasing demands
placed on the Dorset Public Mortuary located at Holly Tree Lodge
Bournemouth, and seeks an investment decision to:
Meet current and future storage capacity needs.
Ensure the mortuary remains HTA compliant.
Provide resilience to winter surges and exceptional events.
Protect the dignity, security and condition of the deceased.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 02/09/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kate Langdown
Notice of decision: 03/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
To seek approval of laptop replacement
strategy and approve budget allocation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council
Decision due date: 28/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Fiona Hughes
Notice of decision: 03/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
To present the Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27.
There is a statutory requirement 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.
This report also outlines progress made by the Youth Justice
Service in the past year, and priorities for the year
ahead.
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Council
Decision due date: 28/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kerrie Ainley, Sophie Bradfield, Tanya England, David Webb
Notice of decision: 03/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
To consider key elements needed for the
preparation of the Local Plan.
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Board
Decision due date: 27/05/2026
Lead officer: Caroline Peach
Notice of decision: 03/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
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: 02/09/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Chris Shephard
Notice of decision: 14/01/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
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 Four 25-26,
presenting an update on the progress measures.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Chris Shephard
Notice of decision: 14/01/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
To present the proposed Social Value Statement
for BCP Council.
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Board
Decision due date: 27/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Cat McMilan
Notice of decision: 14/01/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
To provide an annual update about the delivery
of the BCP Housing Strategy 2021-2027
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 24/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachel Stewart
Notice of decision: 22/10/2025
Anticipated restriction: Open
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 30/09/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kerry-Marie Ruff
Notice of decision: 30/09/2025
To provide quarterly performance to Cabinet to
provide assurance that the management of council homes is
effective
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kelly Deane
Notice of decision: 22/08/2025
Anticipated restriction: Open
To inform on the impact of the Strategy since
2021, propose new Strategy and agree the related Delivery
Plan
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 24/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachel Stewart
Notice of decision: 18/06/2025
Anticipated restriction: Open
To gain agreement by Cabinet to publish the
Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy, Safe Accommodation Strategy
and the Perpetrator Strategy including delivery plans.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: m
Notice of decision: 18/06/2025
Anticipated restriction: Open
To present outputs from Local Transport Plan 4
(LTP4) consultation and to present proposed LTP4 Policy Document
complete with Implementation Plan for approval/adoption.
Decision Maker: Council, Cabinet, Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 28/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Wendy Lane, Richard Pincroft
Notice of decision: 09/12/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open