The nine principal councils in Dorset are collectively undertaking a public consultation about local government reorganisation.
Compared to the government funding received in 2010/11, the nine councils in Dorset now receive £142 million less each year towards running local services, with more cuts expected in the future, so need to make further savings. The councils are therefore considering reducing the number of Dorset local authorities from nine to two.
The councils are very keen to hear from Dorset’s residents, local businesses, town and parish councils, public sector and voluntary, community and other organisations, and are encouraging residents and stakeholders to complete an online questionnaire.
Please click on the following link for full details, and to complete the questionnaire:
Reshaping your councils - a better future for your community
Please note, the consultation commenced on 30th August 2016 and will close on 25th October 2016.
If you require any further information please contact:
Mr Andrew Flockhart
Chief Executive
Strategy Directorate
Borough of Poole
01202 633001
www.poole.gov.uk
on behalf of Borough of Poole, Bournemouth Borough Council, Christchurch Borough Council, Dorset County Council, East Dorset District Council, North Dorset District Council, Purbeck District Council, West Dorset District Council, Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
Thank you.