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 summary of recent court cases. Driving offences, drug possession, theft, and assault cases detailed from Poole and Bournemouth. Poole Magistrates Court: Details of Recent Appearances and Outcomes Marlamawit Shiferaw Abiy broke some driving rules. She drove without L-plates and valid insurance, also failing to update her vehicle’s keeper information. This happened on June 9,…
Joseph Pickett received a suspended sentence for causing the death of Laionie Kennard in a crash near Ringwood. Suspended Sentence for Driver in Ringwood Crash That Killed Teen A driver got a suspended sentence. He caused a teen girl’s death in a car crash near Ringwood. Joseph Pickett, age 20, lived in Lyneham. He drove…
BCP councillors refuse public meeting following concerns over the tone of public comments, leading to debate on free speech and safety. BCP Councillors Decline Meeting, Citing Unacceptable Tone of Comments Andy Hadley and Rich Herrett got invited to a meeting. They both work for the BCP Council on transport issues. They will not attend the…
Parking enforcement is crucial for school safety as cuts limit camera car use. Report violations to BCP or Dorset Police. Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Dangerous Parking Near Schools Right now, cameras cover only a few schools. Last week, we learned BCP Council will stop using its camera car. Budget cuts are the reason. You can…
Roadworks across BCP from February 10-16 will cause delays. Major roads affected. Temporary closures and traffic lights in place. Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole: Roadwork Delays Expected Next Week BCP Council and utility firms will do road work. This starts February 10 and ends February 16. Many main roads will have work done. Expect delays and temporary…
BCP Council defends removing Purewell parking for a bus plan to ease traffic, despite a 900+ signature petition against it. BCP Council Defend Purewell Parking Removal Amidst Public Concern Purewell residents made a request on January 31. They don’t want the council to remove parking. BCP Council wants to remove the parking spaces as part…