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Public sector, local authority and legal news across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Free Access to Bournemouth Pier and 25% Off Adventures at RockReef
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Adventure Attractions Back Government’s Great British Summer Savings Push with Free Access to Bournemouth Pier and 25% Off Adventures at RockReef Iconic south coast attraction…
Bold plan to unlock investment, drive growth, and create jobs across BCP
Better jobs, increased access to affordable housing, improved transport, regenerated town centres, and stronger communities are all part of an ambitious 10-year plan being proposed…
PRC Streamline drives patient support forward with buggy sponsorship at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s transportation buggies are powering up extra support for patients, thanks to new sponsorship from Dorset-based taxi company PRC Streamline. Since 2022, the Charity has funded two…
Sparkle, shine, support: Step into action for breast cancer patients at the Twilight Walk
Behind every breast cancer diagnosis is a story, and behind every story is a community that cares. On Friday 15 May, University Hospitals Dorset NHS…
Charity-funded Kitten Scanner making positive impact for young patients at Poole Hospital
Preparing for an MRI scan can make anyone nervous, and children are no exception. Now, a charity-funded Kitten Scanner is soothing kids and helping them…
BCP Council earns top rank amongst England’s best for social housing standards
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council’s housing service ‘BCP Homes’ has been awarded the highest possible grade for its services to council tenants, placing it among only seven councils in England, following an inspection by the Regulator of…
Bournemouth RNLI Branch Joins Forces with Coastal Comedy for a Night of Lifesaving Laughter
The RNLI Christchurch and Bournemouth Fundraising Branch is hosting an evening of comedy in aid of local lifeguards. Tickets are now on sale for the…
Increased parking fines trial ends
The trial of increased parking fines along our coastal roads, from Sandbanks to Southbourne, has now concluded; with the Department for Transport (DfT) set to…
Cabinet approves major improvement plans for Twin Sails and Poole Bridge
A £6million investment into the long-term life and reliability of Poole Bridge and the Twin Sails has been recommended by BCP Council’s cabinet. The bridges,…
BCP Council welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area
Soaring temperatures have attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region’s award-winning coastline and beautiful open spaces over the last three days. Bournemouth, Christchurch…
BCP Safe Places scheme to be expanded
Safer BCP, the Community Safety Partnership for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in partnership with People First Forum, is expanding its Safe Places scheme to support…
Extended support for struggling households
Households struggling to afford essential household costs, such as for food or energy, can apply for the seventh round of Household Support Fund (HSF) funding,…
Start a new career in child and family social work
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s Step Up To Social Work programme is now open to applications for aspiring social workers. Step Up To Social…
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…
BCP Council publishes proposed 2025/26 budget
In the face of a challenging national financial environment, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is putting forward a balanced three-year budget as part of…
Over 300 supporters raise £21,400 for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity at Walk for Wards
From little feet to long strides, the turnout at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s Walk for Wards event was truly heartwarming. Hundreds of families, friends,…
Have your say on Adult Social Care
Residents are being asked to have their say on the vision, areas of focus and ambitions that will form the draft strategy for Adult Social Care,…
Community Volunteers Needed
A new volunteering scheme has launched for residents interested in helping people keep safe in Bournemouth Town Centre on a Friday and Saturday night. The…
Residents’ views sought to shape council budget
Residents are being asked to help shape the future of Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole as the council prepares to set its budget for 2025/26. BCP…
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…
Wild Roots grows in KINGLAND
Small business success thanks to investment from 130,000 Poole-based pension holders Wild Roots, the houseplant and homeware store in Poole’s independent heartland, has expanded into the…
BCP Leisure to give Poole leisure centres investment boost
The Dolphin Leisure Centre, Rossmore Leisure Centre and Ashdown Leisure centre are all set to receive significant investment in their facilities as BCP Council takes…
Agencies address community concerns at online public meetings
Dorset Police, supported by the Police & Crime Commissioner, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council addressed community concerns at an online public meeting and…