BCP Council has approved a £457 million budget with a 6.7% council tax increase, bringing total spending to £985 million. Of this, £678 million will come from business rates and government grants, and £307 million from council tax to support local services in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. Key expenditures include £164 million for adult social care, £117.6 million for children and young people, and £56.9 million for everyday services like waste collection and parks. Additional costs will support new town councils and public safety services, emphasizing the council’s investment in digital systems.
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