Awards
Celebrating the awards and achievements of local businesses and attractions
Award Winning Festival!
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Seafood & Sounds has been named WINNER of the Poole Business Awards 2026 – receiving the prestigious Poole…
Beautiful beaches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole retain Blue Flag status for 2026!
Beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have retained their Blue Flags, showcasing the area’s status as a leading coastal destination. The awards reflect the consistently high standards delivered throughout the year by the Council’s seafront teams with the support…
BCP Council celebrates ‘Green Flag’ status for its award-winning parks
BCP Council is celebrating after being awarded ‘Green Flag’ status for Poole Park and Upton Country Park – an accreditation which recognises the outstanding management…
Stunning greenspaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been recognised nationally – and here’s why.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s ambitions to deliver even more improved, and better connected green space for everyone have seen the area recognised as the UK’s…
Beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole retain Blue Flag status!
Nine beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have been awarded Blue Flag status for another year – cementing our position as the UK’s leading…
Hospice volunteers scoop garden Gold prize for second year running
Forest Holme Hospice was delighted to scoop the top Gold prize in the Loving Care Homes category at the recent Poole in Bloom awards for…
Bournemouth’s Night-Time Economy Achieves International Quality Standard for 14th year
Bournemouth Town Centre has been awarded Purple Flag status for the 14th year running, in recognition of its dynamic, secure and vibrant evening and night-time economy The…
City Cruises Poole receives a 2024 Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Award
City Cruises Poole, Dorset’s premier cruise operator, is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award by TripAdvisor! This esteemed…
Beaches retain Blue Flag status
Beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have retained their Blue Flag status this summer after the tourism and hospitality sector partnered with BCP Council.…
Double Triumph at Tourism Awards
The Arts by the Sea festival and Bournemouth Beach Lodges, which are both run by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, are celebrating a double…
Winton Library Garden scoops Regional Award
A community-led garden at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s Winton Library has recently received a regional award. The Royal Horticultural Society (HRS) and South…
Forest Holme Gardens Win Gold at Poole Awards
Forest Holme Hospice in Poole has fought off fierce competition to win gold in the Loving Care Homes category in Poole in Bloom 2023. The…
Blue Flags set to fly as visitors urged to leave only footprints
Award-winning beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have once more scooped more Blue Flags than any other UK destination in this year’s awards. Environmental charity…
BCP Council set to honour local heroes at annual Chairman’s Community Awards
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is calling for nominations for local community heroes as they prepare to host the annual Chairman’s Community Awards. The awards, which are now…