Forthcoming Decisions

Forthcoming Decisions

29/04/2026 - Updating Library Byelaws

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


29/04/2026 - Winchelsea School Satellite Unit and Post 16 Place Expansion

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


29/04/2026 - Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID)

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


29/04/2026 - Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District (BID)

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


29/04/2026 - Barriered Car Park Systems

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


29/04/2026 - Approved Devices

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


27/02/2026 - Financial Outturn 2025/26

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


11/02/2026 - BCP Growth Plan

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


03/02/2026 - Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary - Capacity investment

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


03/02/2026 - Technology Security and Resilience Programme

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


03/02/2026 - Youth Justice Plan 2026-2027

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


03/02/2026 - Local Plan process

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


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: 02/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Chris Shephard

Notice of decision: 14/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/01/2026 - Corporate Performance Report - Q4

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


14/01/2026 - Social Value Statement for BCP Council

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


22/10/2025 - Housing Strategy Review

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


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: 30/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kerry-Marie Ruff

Notice of decision: 30/09/2025


22/08/2025 - BCP Homes Performance

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


18/06/2025 - Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-2031

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


18/06/2025 - BCP Council Domestic Abuse Strategies

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


09/12/2024 - Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4)

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