Published on Thursday 16 January 2025
Councillor Millie Earl, Leader of BCP Council, said;
“Devolution will be a once-in-a-generation opportunity that will affect our residents for the next 50 years.
“It was heartening to see the rich debate that took place at our Extraordinary Council meeting last night.
“I am proud to say, at a time when politics is often seen as divisive, this was democracy at its best.
“After a clear decision from the chamber that BCP Council wants to join the government’s Priority Programme we spent time and thought considering the two options open to us – to look east to Hampshire or west to Wessex.
“Ultimately members voted to join the proposed Wessex Strategic Authority.
“My role as Leader, now, is to drive forward the next steps for devolution to make sure we get the best outcomes for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents.”