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Councils in £1.7m 'amicable separation'

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has asked neighbouring Dorset for £1.7m to leave a joint services partnership.

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By Martin Ford | 14 January 2022

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has asked neighbouring Dorset for £1.7m to leave a joint services partnership.

The Stour Valley and Poole Partnership (SVPP) provides revenues and benefit services for four legacy councils but only covers part of Dorset Council.

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