TONIGHT’S BCP Council meeting will not go ahead “as a mark of respect” to the Queen.

Members had been due to meet at Bournemouth Town Hall for a packed full council agenda, including the latest situation on the local authority’s financial position.

There is no provision within legislation to cancel a meeting for which notice has been served.

This means the only way the meeting not going ahead was to either convene and formally move a motion to adjourn each item of business or for councillors not to attend to make the meeting inquorate.

A spokesperson for BCP Council said: “Following consultation with all political group leaders and unaligned councillors, as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there is agreement that the meeting of BCP Council scheduled for 13 September will not now proceed.

“The roup Leaders have unanimously agreed that none of their respective membership will attend the meeting, rendering the meeting inquorate.

“All business, including any representations from the public will be referred to the next meeting. At this time, the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, although an additional meeting may be required for urgent business.”