Decision

The Cabinet has decided to adopt a Destination Management Plan to strengthen Dorset's position in the national visitor economy framework.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision involves adopting a Destination Management Plan to strengthen Dorset's position in the national visitor economy framework.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to adopt a Destination Management Plan to strengthen Dorset's position in the national visitor economy framework.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves coordination of destination management and tourism promotion activities, which could impact various stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Dorset Local Visitor Economy Partnership", "Director for Investment and Development", "Portfolio Holder for Commercial Operations and Destination", "Destination Management Board"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=935

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To adopt the Plan prepared by the Local Visitor Economy Partnership, of which BCP Council is a member.

Content: 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 Reason ·      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.  

Date of Decision: July 22, 2026