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
Scheme of
Delegation
Budgets and
Finance
Budget
information
Budget requirements for 2024/25 were
considered at the Charter Trustee meeting on 24 January
2024.
The Charter Trustees approved a council
tax precept of
£127,684, which equates to £2.14 for a Band
D property.
Community Organisations Database
We are collating a comprehensive register
of community groups in Poole to support communications and
collaboration opportunities. If you run a local community group or
organisation and wish to be included in
our database please complete the
registration
form.