22/03/2024 (Council): BCP Council has published the Draft BCP Local Plan and its supporting evidence. The Draft BCP Local Plan provides the strategy for growth in the BCP area for the next 15 years, and planning policies against which future growth and development will be assessed. It also includes 33 individual ward policies, which all BCP Councillors [...] from Consultation on the draft BCP Local Plan is now open
18/03/2024 (General): We extend our heartfelt thanks to the amazing volunteers who joined forces on Sunday 17th March to clear sand from the steps, benches, and promenade at the Hengistbury Head end of Bournemouth Bay seafront [...] from Volunteers Clear Sand from Promenade, Benches and Steps in Southbourne
16/03/2024 (Police): Our PCSO advises: In an emergency call 999, for non-emergencies call 101 or do it online at Dorset Police website [...] from Reporting to the Police
13/03/2024 (Police): E-scooters - illegal nuisance or transformative transport? This article from the Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner provides advice [...] from E-scooters – a message from the Dorset PCC
09/03/2024 (General): CHOG have been working on some new signs at Mudeford Sandbank for the coming season [...] from New signs to protect the Ringed Plovers
09/03/2024 (Council): Our Ward Councillors have organised this event, with HENRA's support, on Sunday 17th March at 11am [...] from Sand clearance from the Promenade
01/03/2024 (Council): A project is underway to rebuild the long groyne at Hengistbury Head which is being managed by the FCERM (Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management) team [...] from Hengistbury Head Long Groyne works
29/02/2024 (Council): Tuckton bridge will be closed to motorists overnight from its junction with Tuckton Roundabout to its junction with Stour Roundabout [...] from Tuckton Bridge road closures 18-22 March
28/02/2024 (Council): Public meeting including an update on the draft BCP Local Plan [...] from Southbourne Forum meeting 8th March 2024
14/02/2024 (General): Princess Anne visited the Coastwatch Station at Hengistbury Head this morning as part of celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) [...] from Princess Anne visits Hengistbury Head
13/02/2024 (General): A 12-week consultation has been launched for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority’s proposed new Community Safety Plan [...] from Consultation for proposed new Fire & Rescue Community Safety Plan
09/02/2024 (Council): Statement from the Council: The vehicles that have arrived at Solent Beach Car Park are in fact our appointed contractors and we have arranged with Car Parks for them to use this over the next few weeks [...] from Solent Beach Car Park use by BCP contractors