Environment and Nature
For all matters relating to our local environment including sustainability, carbon reduction, climate change, weather, nature and wildlife
Eyes to the skies: BCP’s got talons!
Residents and visitors are being urged to keep their eyes to the skies this month for the chance to spot some of the UK’s rarest…
Wildlife Adventures in Poole Harbour – Kids Go Free!
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A Half Term Treat for Curious Kids – Kids Go FREE! Families are invited to enjoy a memorable February half-term adventure on the water with…
Nature calls: collaborative strategy launched to protect Dorset’s greenspaces
BCP Council’s Cabinet has endorsed a strategy that will lead the way for nature recovery across Dorset. The newly-approved Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) commits…
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…
BID Brings Back Bloom to Bournemouth Town Centre
Bournemouth Town Centre is once again bursting with colour thanks to the return of the popular summer flower displays – funded and installed by the…
Seafood and Sounds Returns to Poole Quay on September 13th & 14th, 2025
Poole’s much-loved community event, Seafood and Sounds, is set to return to Poole Quay and Lower High Street for its third year on the weekend…
Coastal Cruises Poole Crew Rescue Two Paddleboarders in Distress in Swash Channel
The crew of Coastal Cruises Poole vessel Fortuna sprang into action recently (June 6th) when two paddleboarders got into difficulty in the fast-moving waters of the Swash…
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…
Bournemouth Water works with the Consumer Council for Water to share 10 tips to save water in your garden as the UK prepares for mini heatwave!
Bournemouth Water is helping customers with some simple steps that can be taken in the garden to save water and money. With parts of the…
Council and community collaboration will see all BCP paddling pools reopen this summer
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has confirmed that all four public paddling pools will reopen this summer, thanks to continued collaboration with community partners…
No time to waste – what workplaces need to know about upcoming recycling changes
The way in which businesses and workplaces recycle is about to change – and it’s important to know what this means for you. The government’s…
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…
Development money to boost biodiversity to stay in local area under innovative BCP Council plans
BCP Council could be set to join other leading councils by adopting a new ‘green finance’ model which will ensure that investment in biodiversity is…
Register Now for 2025 Garden Waste Collections
Residents with green fingers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can now register for the 2025 garden waste collection service. To ensure you receive all 23…
Great Dorset Beach Clean 2019
Litter Free Coast and Sea are back with the 30th annual Great Dorset Beach Clean over the weekend of April 27th and 28th April 2019.…
Walking to Old Harry Rocks at Low Tide
On March 21st 2015 there was an extremely low tide meaning that it was actually possible to walk out to Old Harry Rocks in Studland…