The Borough of
Bournemouth was abolished in 2019 following the re-organisation of
local government in Dorset. Bournemouth
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 Bournemouth and is responsible for
choosing a Mayor and Deputy Mayor 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 24
January 2022.
The Charter Trustees
approved a council tax precept of £147,773, which equates to
£2.31 for a Band D property.