Council rejects cheaper parking in Bournemouth and Poole despite Conservative push and debate over town center revival. BCP Council: Bournemouth and Poole Parking Fees Will Not Be Reduced Hey, listen to this local news. The Conservatives had an idea about parking. They wanted cheaper parking in Bournemouth and Poole, but only for the off-season, planned…
BCP Council proposes alcohol sales at kiosks like Fisherman’s Walk until 7:30 PM, aiming for approval by Easter. Bournemouth Kiosks Could Serve Alcohol Under New Council Proposal Bournemouth’s Fisherman’s Walk Kiosk may sell alcohol. Manor Steps Kiosk also wants to sell drinks. They proposed selling until 7:30 PM. The requested hours are 9:30 AM to…
Vandals poured paint into Knyveton Gardens pond, killing fish and angering volunteers. Police are investigating the incident. Paint Dumped in Bournemouth Pond Kills Fish and Upsetting Volunteers Hey, so something bad happened. It was at Knyveton Gardens in Bournemouth. Volunteers found white paint in the pond on February 11. Someone dumped paint there. Friends of…
Free pools in Bournemouth will open this summer, funded by BCP Council. They offer families a chance to have low-cost fun. Bournemouth Pools To Open: Free Summer Fun Confirmed For Families The BCP Council agreed to fund local pools and allocated money from this year’s budget. These resources will help keep pools open in 2025.…
Hengistbury Head Outdoors secures £650,000 to rejuvenate its outdoor education center; £200,000 match needed by Christmas. Hengistbury Head Outdoors Receives £650,000 Government Grant Hengistbury Head’s outdoor center is getting a big update. The government may give them £650,000 soon, but they still need to find £200,000 to match it. The deal should finalize next week.…
Graham Farrant, 64, will retire this summer after 47 years in government, leaving a legacy of achievements despite challenges. BCP Council Chief Executive Graham Farrant to Retire This Summer A 64-year-old man will retire soon. He worked in government for 47 years and was a chief executive for 25 of those years. His retirement is…
A Bournemouth mum can’t cook for years. Dangerous water leaks plague her flat, damaging electrics. Bournemouth Mum Unable to Cook Due to Flat Leaks that are Very Dangerous Alison lives in Bournemouth with her family. They have lived there for twelve years. She rents the flat from a private landlord. Water leaks into her kitchen,…
Alumhurst Gardening adopts an electric bike with BCP Council support to replace vans and reduce pollution, and boosts safety awareness. Gardening Firm Gets Eco Bike Via Council Grant To Cut Pollution Dominic Goldup runs a gardening business. He wants bikes to replace diesel vans. He hopes this helps the environment a lot. His business offers…
Electric bin lorries cost £157k more, despite savings on charging & maintenance. Council defends costs for sustainability goals. BCP Council’s Electric Bin Lorries Cost £157k More Than Diesel Trucks Electric bin lorries are pricier. They cost £412,903 each, while diesel trucks are cheaper at £205,020. That’s over £200,000 in extra initial cost. Electric lorries save…
A woman’s dog ingested crude oil at Hengistbury Head. BCP Council responded and advises caution after storms. BCP Council Respond After Dog Ingests Crude Oil at Hengistbury Head Dee walked her dog, Abi, at Hengistbury Head on February 9th. Abi is a ten-year-old rescue dog. During their walk, Abi ate a strange black lump. Abi…