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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