Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council: Best Value Notice
This Best Value Notice was issued to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 3 August 2023.
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In 2022, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council requested exceptional financial support. On 2 September 2022, the former Local Government Minister agreed in principle to support Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council with up to £20 million financial support, providing they produce a full financial plan for 2023/24 and that they agree to a non-statutory external assurance report of their governance and finance.
The non-statutory external review at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council was completed in June 2023 and submitted to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
In response to concerns highlighted in the review relating to governance, culture and finance, the department has issued Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council with this non-statutory Best Value Notice.