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A Treasury minister has visited Bournemouth as JP Morgan moves ahead with its Chaseside expansion. Economic Secretary Lucy Rigby joined Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes for a tour of the company’s campus before visiting Tuckton Tea Gardens. She met young people working at Chaseside and heard how they are learning about financial services and artificial intelligence as part of their career…
A petition is calling for two senior BCP Council figures to resign from their positions. It calls for council leader Millie Earl and chief executive Aidan Dunn to step down, claiming residents, communities and businesses feel ignored by the authority. Those behind it criticise the council leadership for not holding an open public meeting and raise concerns about town centres, spending decisions…
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is rethinking its plans for Bournemouth Pier repairs after failing to secure a contractor. The council had allocated nearly ten million pounds to restore the pier, but no suitable bids were received, highlighting the project's complexity and rising costs. As a result, the timeline has shifted, with completion now expected by early twenty twenty-eight,…
Dorset Police have released a new guide to help parents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole manage social media controls for children. The guide offers practical advice for families, encouraging open conversations about online safety and providing step-by-step instructions for various platforms. It also points parents to further support if needed, aiming to help adults understand the digital…
Bournemouth town council has approved nearly sixty thousand pounds to bring Christmas lights back to four neighbourhoods. The new funding will see festive displays in Charminster, Kinson, Winton, and Moordown, after last year’s lights were cancelled due to budget cuts. Councillors described the plan as a pilot project, with eighty columns of blue and white lights to be installed, and some raised…
Nearly thirty thousand ice creams and lollies were sold along the BCP coastline in just four days. BCP Council recorded twenty eight thousand, eight hundred and seventy four sales at its seafront kiosks during a period that included A Level results day. That works out at roughly one ice cream or lolly every twelve seconds, as residents and visitors spent time beside the sea during sunny weather.…
Seafood and Sounds returns to Poole next month with 2 days of music, food and activities. The festival takes place across Poole Quay, the Old Town, High Street and several other locations. More than 60 independent traders will join seafood stalls, cookery demonstrations and 40 music acts performing each day across 9 different spaces. Families can enjoy entertainment, an Oyster Trail and circus…
Talks are ongoing to allow Poole Town Council to use part of the former Poole Civic Centre. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is discussing retaining a section of the Grade-II listed building, which has been empty since twenty twenty-two. The sale of the building is expected to deliver annual savings and help protect frontline services. The town council hopes to use the retained area for…
Fernhill residents spent a day helping at High Mead Farm, their chosen charity this year. The group from the Longham dementia care home explored the gardens, met the animals and relaxed over packed lunches before helping with work around the farm. Residents planted radish, spinach and mixed salad leaf seeds, while the animals prompted memories of pets, gardening and experiences from earlier in…
Urban Reef has joined the Boathouse Group as its latest coastal venue on the coastline. It now sits alongside The Boathouse, Sobo Beach and Beach House Cafe, with its new owners planning to retain the established team while developing the venue. The menu has been refreshed around fresh produce from local suppliers, with small plates, seafood, chicken, lobster, wood fired pizzas and desserts among…
