The
Charter Trustees of Poole were abolished as of 31 March 2026 following the
establishment of Poole Town Council. The following is a short
history of the Charter Trustees.
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.