THE owners of a holiday park in Poole could go back to the drawing board on major redevelopment plans. An application to demolish the existing Rockley Watersports Training Centre, cafe and various buildings has been submitted by Rockley Sands (Estates) Limited. The proposal for the Rockley Point site included plans …
Read More »The £1million Poole family home which was only built in 1998 is razed
This is the moment a ‘beautiful’ £1million house is razed to the ground in an act described as ‘scandalous’ by neighbours. The family home in the Canford Cliffs suburb of Poole, Dorset, was built as recently as 1998 – but was demolished by diggers less than 25 years later despite …
Read More »Council and residents’ reaction to Bournemouth congestion
TRANSPORT bosses have pledged to reduce congestion after Bournemouth was named one of the world’s worst places for traffic jams. And they say the solution is not to build new roads by “bulldozing thousands of homes”, but to get more people to walk or cycle. With dozens of road works …
Read More »Sandbanks Community Group wants the area to have ‘first class’ facilities
A COMMUNITY group said it wanted Sandbanks to have ‘world-class’ facilities to match the destination, as long as it was ‘done the right way’. Sandbanks Community Group said its vision is for Sandbanks to be safe and enjoyable for everyone who lives in and visits the area. Previously accused of …
Read More »Beach cafe and terrace plan for Canford Cliffs approved
PLANS for the redevelopment of the Canford Cliffs Pavilion into a seaside cafe as part of a multi-million pound scheme have been approved. The existing shelter will be transformed into a café with outdoor terraces, including a terrace on the beach. The BCP Council plan will see the levels of …
Read More »Supply upgrade as PCO Board prepares for government funding
BCP COUNCIL aims to be on the starting blocks for the government’s next “race to the top” funding round. The council says some local areas are just as deserving as those in the north – although it also admits some of the wealthiest places in the country. The new white …
Read More »Over 860 new Covid cases in BCP and Dorset
[ad_1] MORE than 860 new cases of Covid have been confirmed in Dorset in the past day, according to the latest figures. A total of 865 new infections were recorded in the BCP and Dorset Council areas within 24 hours until 4 p.m. on Friday 17 December. Of these, 520 …
Read More »Developer hunt to transform the Bournemouth seafront arcade
[ad_1] EFFORTS to redevelop a premier seafront site in Bournemouth, which currently houses a games room, have resumed. Savills began their search to find a partner to deliver a “new and dynamic hospitality-based destination business” at the Happyland site near Bournemouth Pier. The commercial real estate advisor said he had …
Read More »McDonald’s Dorset branch is temporarily closed and pest control is called
[ad_1] A POPULAR McDonald’s branch in Poole has been closed and pest control and environmental health officers have been called in. The restaurant, located at Wessex Gate Retail Park on Broadstone Way off the A350 Holes Bay Road, Poole reopened on Monday, December 13, after a temporary closure last week. …
Read More »The New Years Bathtub Race will take place at Poole Quay
[ad_1] POOLE’s popular New Year’s Bathtub Race is scheduled to return on January 1. The annual Bathtub Race sees teams, decked out in disguise, braving the cold water to compete along Poole Quay. The charity event typically attracts around 3,000 spectators and has been around for over 40 years. This …
Read More »The BCP Council has introduced an innovation hub to reduce plastic on beaches
[ad_1] ONE million pounds are spent to dispose of litter from beaches in the BCP Council area. The figure was revealed during the release of a new report on local authorities’ sustainable approach to reducing plastic on the beach. The first of its kind, the report was commissioned by the …
Read More »Covid: 751 cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
[ad_1] A TOTAL of 751 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 751 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Thursday, November …
Read More »Reversing the trend on single-use plastics on the beach
[ad_1] The BCP Council is determined to reduce single-use plastic on its beaches. The authority commissioned a report from the City to Sea nonprofit seeking to develop a more sustainable approach to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole seafront. With responsibility for 15 miles of beaches, the resorts are home to around …
Read More »BCP Council Chief Environment Officer Cllr Mark Anderson Invited To Provide Water Quality Update As Southern Water Launches Task Force To Reduce Storm Overflows
[ad_1] The head of the environment of the BCP Council is called upon to report to the advisers on the discharge of wastewater into the sea from local beaches. The board’s oversight and review committee would also like to hear from the water companies and the environment agency, writes Trevor …
Read More »Covid: 530 cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
[ad_1] A TOTAL of 530 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 530 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Friday, November …
Read More »Covid: 553 cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
[ad_1] A TOTAL of 553 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 553 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November …
Read More »Council opinion on garbage collection to help household garbage workers
[ad_1] The BCP Council has given advice to people to ensure that their bins will be emptied properly during the winter months. With dark mornings upon us, the council urges residents to leave their food waste, trash cans and recycling bins in a bright, unobstructed area so that garbage workers, …
Read More »Gagging after Tories accused of “extremely autocratic behavior”
[ad_1] THE conservative group that controls the BCP council has been accused of “autocratic behavior” after preventing an opposition adviser from making his voice heard. Poole adviser Mark Howell said the ruling group uses council protocols to avoid being held accountable for their decisions. He says he was gagged at …
Read More »Babbacombe Lodge in Bournemouth could be demolished
[ad_1] A hotel in BOURNEMOUTH could be demolished and replaced by 24 apartments and 6 vacation rentals. Harlequin Homes applied to the BCP Council for permission to demolish the Babbacombe Lodge at West Hill Road, a building that was first constructed at the end of the 19th century. A design …
Read More »Plans submitted for plans for Southbourne Bistro on the Beach
[ad_1] AMBITIOUS plans have now been submitted for a new £ 7million Bistro on the Beach project in Southbourne. The BCP council has applied for a building permit for a new restaurant, kiosk and public facilities as well as 17 âpremiumâ night lodges. A design and access statement submitted as …
Read More »Covid: 552 cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
[ad_1] A TOTAL of 552 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 552 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Monday, October …
Read More »Covid: 639 new cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
[ad_1] IN the past 24 hours, a total of 639 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 639 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October …
Read More »Covid: 384 new cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
[ad_1] A TOTAL of 384 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 384 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Monday, October …
Read More »Bournemouth’s most popular routes
Have you ever wondered where the most desirable streets of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are? While the coastal real estate boom shows no signs of slowing down, homes in the metropolitan area are snapping up like hot cakes. The average time taken to sell homes has been reduced since the …
Read More »Areas of Dorset with the highest and lowest coronavirus cases
[ad_1] SEVERAL areas around Dorset are reporting high numbers of Covid-19 cases, according to the latest data. An interactive map, which uses data from Public Health England, shows how many people tested positive for the virus in each region of the county during the seven-day period through Saturday, September 25. …
Read More »Covid: 362 cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
[ad_1] A TOTAL of 362 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 362 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September …
Read More »Panic fuel purchase poses serious risk to BCP emergency personnel
[ad_1] THE public are being warned of a ‘significant risk’ of disruption to health and social care services across Dorset due to panic buying that has left essential workers struggling for fuel. Emergency services, health organizations and local authorities in Dorset gathered today to discuss the impacts of panic buying …
Read More »Coronavirus: 281 cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
[ad_1] A TOTAL of 281 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 281 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September …
Read More »The BCP Council consultation on the waterfront hits the streets
[ad_1] The BCP board said it had been “inundated” with suggestions for its draft waterfront strategy. As part of their public consultation, council staff visited Mudeford Quay in Christchurch and Poole Quay on consecutive days on Tuesday September 14th and Wednesday September 15th. People are encouraged to suggest ways to …
Read More »REVIEW: Bournemouth Air Festival – Airshow dates, news and reviews for UK & Europe
[ad_1] Bournemouth Aerial Festival The return of the Bournemouth Air Festival was another important moment for the UK air show community. It was the first major seaside airshow to return to full form, attracting 800,000 spectators over four days. As such, it has enjoyed superb support from the British Armed …
Read More »Council plans to build 1,000 new homes over the next five years
BCP COUNCIL presented its five-year housing plan which will allow it to spend £ 44.7 million on the construction of 1,000 new homes and the purchase of 250 housing units to house the homeless. The plan will be discussed at the next cabinet meeting and will also seek to significantly …
Read More »Poole Fireworks Final TONIGHT at the Quay
[ad_1] The sixth and final Poole fireworks show of the summer will see the night sky ablaze with color during the free event. The fireworks are part of the CityFibre Spectacular, the entertainment starts at 7 p.m. and continues until 10 p.m., with the fireworks providing a dramatic end to …
Read More »H&M at Commercial Road, the last store to close for good
[ad_1] H&M at Commercial Road will close next month, a trend which the Bournemouth town center BID says is being repeated across the country. The store will close on September 12, with a spokesperson directing people to the Castlepoint store. The spokesperson said: ‘H&M Bournemouth will close on 12 September. …
Read More »Lack of transatlantic: answer to questions from the BCP Council’s tourism manager
[ad_1] A head of CIVIC for tourism and recreation tried to explain the decision not to rent deckchairs or sun loungers at Bournemouth and Poole beaches this summer. As first reported in the Daily Echo, beachfront rental furniture will remain absent during this peak season. Former PCO Council chief and …
Read More »Christchurch Food Festival returns after forced cancellation of Covid last year
[ad_1] CHRISTCHURCH Food Festival will return for the August bank holiday weekend with hopes of being better than ever after the pandemic forced its cancellation last year. The event normally takes place in May and has been postponed due to the coronavirus – but organizers have said not moving forward …
Read More »A total of 476 new Covid-19 cases recorded in Dorset
[ad_1] More than 450 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 476 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 5. …
Read More »BCP Council proposes waterfront strategy to create ‘world class’ coastline between Christchurch and Poole
[ad_1] The BCP Council unveiled proposals to transform the waterfront between Christchurch and Poole into a “world class” coastline. It launched a consultation on a draft seafront strategy setting priorities for investment and improvement over 20 years, as well as a series of projects for certain territories. Among them is …
Read More »Bournemouth and Poole summer fireworks: everything you need to know
THE spectacular weekly fireworks display across the city kicks off tonight at Poole Quay. Called in last year due to the pandemic, the free and popular nightly events are expected to draw large crowds. Two minutes of bright green fireworks will mark the start of the entertainment in Poole, which …
Read More »Staff shortage suspends BCP Council garden waste collections
[ad_1] GARDEN waste collections throughout the territory of the BCP Council are suspended until further notice. This decision is due to the number of waste collection workers needing to self-isolate and a nationwide shortage of temporary workers available. The decision of the BCP Council concerns all green waste collections in …
Read More »The BCP Council begins installing electric barbecues by the sea
[ad_1] BCP COUNCIL has installed even more seaside layouts by unveiling its new electric barbecues along Bournemouth and Poole seafront. Thirty free barbecues are to be set up at locations along the waterfront, including Fisherman’s Walk, Branksome China and near Bournemouth Pier. It is hoped that stationary electric barbecues will …
Read More »Cheeky resident furious at illegal parking during hot weekend
[ad_1] A BRANKSOME resident said council had “failed them” and claimed the closure of Sandbanks Road at the weekend pushed the problem to Canford Cliffs. The Lakeside Road resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said the cars were blocking the roads and being parked on yellow doubles, adding that it …
Read More »Londoners and sailing-loving families join in the Poole shopping party
[ad_1] When the Dixon family moved from Epsom in Surrey to Poole on the south Dorset coast last month, their boat was in the driveway even before their furniture was in the house. The sailing-crazy family bought a five-bedroom house in the Parkstone area, just a 15-minute bike ride from …
Read More »Covid: Delta cases increase in BCP zone in one week
[ad_1] CASES of the Covid Delta variant in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area increased by more than a third in a week. Figures from Public Health England show a total of 710 cases were recorded in the BCP Council area in the week to June 30. The previous week, …
Read More »Online fashion seller Highstreet Outlet grows after council grant
[ad_1] AN ONLINE business that sells famous fashion brands at discount prices will have more staff and a bigger warehouse after winning a council grant. Highstreet Outlet plans to expand its staff team as well as have a new website and larger premises to house a greater variety of inventory. …
Read More »Firms receive over £ 20million in ‘restart’ funding
[ad_1] HARD-HIT retail and hospitality businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have received more than £ 20million to help reopen as lockdown restrictions are relaxed, new figures show. Funding for the government’s £ 5bn restart program has been welcomed by board leaders who have urged companies to act quickly to …
Read More »Improvements to domestic violence services in Dorset
[ad_1] DORSET Police have launched three new operations to improve domestic violence services across the county. The new services aim to o transform the way they respond to and support victims of domestic violence following an increase in reporting during nationwide closures. In Dorset there was a 25% increase in …
Read More »No parking complaints recorded during busiest BCP weekends
[ad_1] EX-COUNCIL Vikki Slade spoke out against BCP’s management of parking and tourism during the city’s busiest weekends. After a weekend of parking chaos with over 800 tickets issued in Bournemouth and 0.1% usage in the new Park and Ride, Cllr Vikki Slade condemned the management of the council. Despite …
Read More »Covid-19: More than 110 new cases recorded in Dorset
[ad_1] OVER 110 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 111 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. In …
Read More »More than 960,000 Covid vaccines administered across Dorset
[ad_1] OVER 965,000 Covid-19 jabs have been administered across Dorset to date. A total of 968,647 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been distributed in Dorset, according to the latest NHS data. This incredible county-wide feat would have been impossible without all the medical staff and volunteers working tirelessly on …
Read More »BCP Council Beach Checking App: Was It Successful?
[ad_1] Earlier this year, the BCP council was awarded £ 40,000 to further develop its beach checking app. The Beach Check app, developed by the council, launched in 2020, the month after civic leaders declared a major incident after huge crowds marched on the resort’s beaches. And now the app …
Read More »Covid-19: 49 new cases recorded in Dorset
[ad_1] There have been 49 new cases of coronavirus recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 49 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Friday June 11. In …
Read More »So bar temporarily closes after location-related Covid cases
[ad_1] A BAR closed until the middle of next week following a “number of positive COVID-19 cases associated” at the Bournemouth town center site. All visitors to the Exter Road premises over a five-day period were also asked to take a Covid test as a âprecautionâ. Public health and council …
Read More »Covid-19: Figures continue to rise in Dorset as 40 new cases are recorded
[ad_1] A TOTAL of 40 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 40 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, one …
Read More »Coronavirus: 24 new cases recorded in Dorset in latest figures
[ad_1] MORE than 20 cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 24 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 7. In the Dorset Council area nine …
Read More »More than 10 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Dorset in latest figures
[ad_1] LESS than 20 cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 15 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 6. In the Dorset Council area, two …
Read More »Cornerstone Academy in Hamworthy, Poole has positive Covid-19 case
[ad_1] STUDENTS at a school in Poole have been asked to self-isolate after a positive coronavirus case was confirmed. Cornerstone Academy – formerly Carter Community School – in Hamworthy received confirmation of the case over the bank holiday weekend. It is the first school in Dorset to register a case …
Read More »Fewer than 10 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Dorset
[ad_1] Fewer than 10 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show six people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 31. In the Dorset Council area, …
Read More »Covid: Five new cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
[ad_1] A TOTAL of five new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the last 24-hour period, the figures show. The latest government figures show five people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 28. Four …
Read More »Bournemouth braces for influx of bank holiday weekend visitors
[ad_1] Bournemouth hotels are expected to be at full capacity by tomorrow, as tens of thousands of visitors flock to the built-up area for the bank holiday weekend. It is shaping up to be the busiest weekend of the year yet, less than a fortnight after the government sanctioned the …
Read More »Coronavirus: two new cases confirmed in Dorset
[ad_1] ONLY two people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Dorset, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show two new cases were recorded in Dorset in the last 24-hour period through Thursday 27 May. No new cases have been recorded in the Dorset Council area. As of …
Read More »Rates of Covid cases in Dorset remain at “low levels”
[ad_1] There are no Covid-19 patients in hospitals in Dorset, and case rates across the county remain at “low levels,” health officials said. Local health authority Public Health Dorset said the rate was between 5 and 10 cases per 100,000 population. A spokesperson said: “Local case rates remain at low …
Read More »Date set for Poole Pirates’ return to Wimborne Road
[ad_1] POOLE Pirates admitted the “great relief” to have finally confirmed a date to ride Wimborne Road again. The Pirates were due to get back on track for a home meeting with the Plymouth Gladiators next week, but that was pushed back. However, following extensive discussions between the club, the …
Read More »Summer parks and parks unveiled for Bournemouth and Poole
[ad_1] PARK-AND-RIDE services will operate in Bournemouth and Poole this summer to help cope with an expected influx of staying visitors. Bournemouth services will start in time for the May Bank Holiday weekend and Poole will be in service from July. Services will extend from Kings Park to Boscombe Pier …
Read More »Blue flags for BCP Council beaches
[ad_1] MORE blue flags have been awarded to beaches in the BCP Council area than any other UK authority. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has announced its iconic blue flags and seaside awards to the UK’s best beaches, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been confirmed with 23 awards in …
Read More »Inside Out Dorset event for Christchurch approved by council committee
[ad_1] CHRISTCHURCH City Council has shown its full support for the arts and music festival to be held in the city later this year. Event organizers Activate will host an Inside Out Dorset event on The Quomps on Christchurch Quay on Sunday, September 19 as part of the festival’s opening …
Read More »Urban Reef restaurant in Boscombe wants to expand licensed area
[ad_1] Concerns have been raised about the ability of the police to meet demand from an “unprecedented” number of visitors expected this summer following the latest license application. Urban Reef owner Mark Cribb has requested an extension of the existing restaurant license to cover his beach area, saying it would …
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