Dorset Council’s Cabinet has taken the decision to defer their “Council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties” report to allow more councillors to be involved before a decision is made.
Earlier this year, the Leader of Council, Cllr Spencer Flower, set out his commitment to develop a new Dorset Council Local Plan that meets the needs and aspirations of the people of Dorset.
A report recommending a 20-year lease of the South Walks House building in Dorchester to local NHS organisations will be discussed at Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on 7 December.
Cllr Spencer Flower, Leader of Dorset Council, has made the changes outlined below to his Cabinet as a mid-year reshuffle. All changes come into immediate effect from today, Monday 18 October.
A report is due to go before Dorset Council Cabinet members at its meeting on 27 July, outlining the council’s financial position at the end of the first quarter.
Dorset Council is moving the public walkway at the far end of Weymouth Peninsula back by 5 metres as a temporary measure, following a recently-received survey into the condition of the harbour walls in this area.
Members of the Cabinet will discuss Dorset Council’s response to Covid-19 and progress made against targets in its Council Plan when they meet next Tuesday (22 June).
Councillors on Dorset Council’s Cabinet have discussed recommendations at its meeting on 6 April and have agreed to continue looking at the orders for the banning of disposable BBQs on Dorset land in high fire risk areas across Dorset. These will come into force at a later date.
[Updated Tuesday 6 April] – Dorset Council’s Cabinet today discussed the Capital Programme 2021/22 report, which outlines a number of major new projects that need capital funding.
Dorset Council’s budget proposals for financial year 2021-22 go to the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 19 January for approval.
A reshuffle of Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder responsibilities has been completed by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Spencer Flower.
Dorset Council is seeking agreement to look at measures prohibiting or controlling the use of disposable barbecues and other fire-related activities in the area.
As a result of the current COVID-19 outbreak, Dorset Council will be hosting its committee meetings virtually following changes to legislation, starting with Cabinet.
Considering the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Dorset Council has taken the decision to postpone all its committee meetings until central government advice is issued on how to continue democratic services.
Dorset Council’s Cabinet will meet at South Walks House, Dorchester on Tuesday 5 November at 10am. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda has been published online today. The following important issues will be discussed: Quarter 2 budget report An update to the Cabinet on Dorset Council’s financial position and forecasts at… Read more Agenda for Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on 5 November live online
