Charter Trustee of Poole Increases Budget for Mayor's Vehicle Use

The Charter Trustee of Poole has seen a significant increase in its budget for the mayor's use of a car for civic events. The budget has grown by 36% over the past three years, from £2,000 in 2022 to £2,721 in the current budget. This increase is notable, especially considering the fixed costs of hiring a vehicle, which have decreased by nearly 50% since 2019. The trustee's financial independence and reliance on an additional council tax precept to fund their activities are also worth highlighting.

Key Takeaways:

The Charter Trustee of Poole's budget for the mayor's car use has increased by 36% over the past three years, reaching £2,721 in the current budget.
The budget for hiring cars has decreased by nearly 50% since 2019, from £400 to £400 in 2025/26, and £400 to £400 in 2024/25.
The cost of fuel has decreased consistently since 2019, with a budgeted cost of £1,000 for 2023/24, the same as the past three years.
The Charter Trustee of Poole has a fixed cost for hiring cars, which is £400 in the 2025/26 budget, the same as last year's budget.
The Charter Trustee of Poole was established in 2019 when BCP Council was created to manage traditional mayoral functions.
The trustee's financial independence is maintained through an additional council tax precept, which funds their activities.

Statistics:

36% increase in the budget for the mayor's car use over the past three years.
£2,000 in 2022, £2,521 in 2023/24, and £2,721 in 2022/23 (budgets for car use).
£400 in the 2025/26 budget, the same as last year's budget (budget for hiring cars).
£1,000 in the budget for fuel costs for 2023/24, consistent for the past three years.
50% decrease in the budget for hiring cars since 2019.
2019: The charter trustee was established when BCP Council was created.

Sources:

Charter Trustee of Poole