The due date for the final report of the Dorset Council Board of Inquiry has been extended from 28 February 2024 to 30 April 2024.
Minister for Local Government, Nic Street, said he had approved a request for the extension from the Board after their Inquiry had highlighted a number of emerging issues warranting further investigation.
“The Board is currently conducting its investigative process which, due to the large number of submissions received and additional matters raised during appearances before the Board, is now expected to continue until the end of March 2024,” Minister Street said.
“It is very important that the Board has the appropriate time to thoroughly investigate and consider all significant issues raised through its investigation before it reports to me with its findings and recommendations.
“That is why I have agreed to the Board’s request for a two-month extension to the Inquiry reporting date to 30 April 2024.
“I want to thank the Board for the considerable work they have undertaken so far.
“Suspended councillors, the General Manager and the Commissioner of the Dorset Council have been informed of the extension and have been provided the amended Board of Inquiry Terms of Reference reflecting the change,” Minister Street said.