The merging of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch swallowed up our own town councils and Christchurch was the only one to keep some self-respect and insist on some sort of autonomy. These ‘councils’ and the new councillors are not expected to receive any monetary reward for their services? Another nonsense - the ‘councils’ will have to meet somewhere and the councillors will expect expenses for their time and travel. On a personal note - when did Broadstone become a town in its own right? If the Poole Charter Trustees no longer exist, with whom do I continue my quest to have any of these items including the casket returned to my family?