The Borough of Poole was abolished in
2019 following the re-organisation of
local government in Dorset. Poole
retained its Borough Charter status through the establishment of a
charter trustee in the Local
Government (Structural Boundary Changes) (Supplementary Provision
and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2019, which was laid before
parliament on 16th January 2019 and subsequently made on 20 March
2019.
The Trust ensures the continuation of the
civic, historic and ceremonial
traditions of the former Borough of Poole and is responsible for
choosing a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Sheriff from the appointed
Trustees annually. The Trustees are the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council Councillors
representing the Wards falling wholly or partly within the historic
boundary of the former Borough Council.
Governance
Standing Orders
Handbook
Financial Regulations
Budgets and
Finance
Budget
information
Budget requirements for 2022/23 were
considered at the Charter Trustee meeting on 26 January
2022.
The Charter Trustees approved a council
tax precept of £124,173, which equates to £2.14 for a
Band D property.