Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council: external assurance review
External assurance review of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council by Lesley Seary.
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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 of 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.
Lesley Seary submitted her completed non-statutory review to the department in June 2023. Her external assurance report sets out her detailed findings, conclusions and recommendations.
In response to concerns highlighted in the review relating to governance, culture and finance, the department has issued Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council with a non-statutory Best Value Notice.