Important information about Town Councils

You may remember being asked whether you wanted Town Councils. A clear majority of residents said no – yet they are now going ahead regardless. But there’s one question that matters more than any other: Why are BCP councillors so keen on Town Councils – what is it they’re not telling you?

The leaflet below is being sent to homes across Bournemouth. It contains vital information about the creation of Town Councils in BCP.

The Hidden Tax Behind Town Councils There is a moment in politics when a decision stops looking like a mistake and starts looking like a strategy. Across Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone, the Liberal Democrat administration has spent months telling residents that Town Councils are about “local empowerment”. More local voices. More local decision-making. More community control. It sounds very...

The Liberal Democrat led Administration of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP Council) have ignored the results of yet another consultation, and are pushing ahead with the creation of Town Councils in Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone. Despite overwhelming objections from local residents who said ‘No’. Like most of you, we believe this extra tier of imposed local government is...

Reform BCP will be standing candidates across Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone in the Town Council elections on 7 May. While we opposed the creation of these new councils, the decision has now been made. Our focus now is simple: if Town Councils are going to exist, they must be run efficiently, transparently, and at the lowest possible cost to local taxpayers. Reform candidates will work to...

Following the close of nominations, we are proud to present the full list of Reform candidates standing in the upcoming local elections. Across every ward, these are local people stepping forward to represent their communities – bringing real-world experience, common sense, and a shared commitment to putting residents first. This is more than just a list of names. It is a team built from across...

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