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BCP Council is responsible for all local government services in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We provide services to around 400,000 residents from Hamworthy and Broadstone in the west, to Highcliffe in the east - the twelfth largest resident population of any council in England. We’re going through a pe

riod of great change – reviewing how we deliver services and how we make sure this fantastic area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole continues to thrive.

We're taking action to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour.We've secured a closure order for a property in Ensbury P...
01/09/2026

We're taking action to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour.

We've secured a closure order for a property in Ensbury Park after ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour that was having a serious impact on neighbouring residents.

Closure orders are one of the tools available to help protect communities when persistent anti-social behaviour has a significant impact on local people.

If you witness anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood, please report it to us. Every report helps us understand the scale of the issue and take appropriate action.

🔗 See link in comments to report anti-social behaviour

Our month-long trial of higher parking fines on coastal roads between Southbourne and Sandbanks has now finished, and fi...
01/09/2026

Our month-long trial of higher parking fines on coastal roads between Southbourne and Sandbanks has now finished, and fines are back to their usual level 🚗

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views. We’ll now look carefully at the evidence and feedback before reporting our findings to the Department for Transport, who will decide what happens next.

For more info, and to share your feedback before the survey closes on 30 September, visit the BCP Council news hub👀

We're investing almost £1 million from the UK Government's Crisis & Resilience Fund into 42 local charities and communit...
01/09/2026

We're investing almost £1 million from the UK Government's Crisis & Resilience Fund into 42 local charities and community groups across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

With help from Dorset Community Foundation the funding will help local organisations such as Bournemouth Foodbank and SAMEE Charity to Bee Mission, Kushti Bok and St Clement's Church.

As Cllr Sandra Moore said, it's "not just about helping people through a crisis" but creating lasting support that helps people thrive.

See link in comments for more info 🔗

📚 Moving up to secondary school in September 2027?Applications for a secondary school place can be made from 1 September...
01/09/2026

📚 Moving up to secondary school in September 2027?
Applications for a secondary school place can be made from 1 September 2026 until 31 October 2026.

✅ Apply online: see link in comments. 👇

🏫 Is your child due to start reception or transfer to a junior or middle school in September 2027?
Applications for a reception, junior or middle school place can be made from 1 November 2026 until 15 January 2027.

🚍 Home to school travel consultation
We're consulting on our Home to School Travel Policy from 8 September 2026. You can review the draft policy documents ahead of the consultation launch via the school admissions link in the comments.👇

Final chance to have your say⏳The places we love. The stories we share. The heritage we leave behind.Heritage is more th...
31/08/2026

Final chance to have your say⏳

The places we love. The stories we share. The heritage we leave behind.
Heritage is more than historic buildings. It's our coastline, landmarks, traditions, culture and the memories that connect us to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Help shape BCP's first Heritage Strategy before the consultation closes on 6th September.

👉 Complete the consultation via the link below.

It's the final week of the summer holidays and, while the weather may be becoming a little less beach-focused, there's s...
28/08/2026

It's the final week of the summer holidays and, while the weather may be becoming a little less beach-focused, there's still plenty happening across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the Bank Holiday weekend and into next week.

🚗 Friday 28 August

💠Dorset Wildlife Trust community engagement event, Hengistbury Head (10am to 4pm)
💠Poole Quay Car Nights, Poole Quay (6pm to 9pm)

🎨 Friday 28 August to Monday 31 August

💠Paintings at the Bandstand exhibition, Christchurch Bandstand (8am to 6pm daily)

🎶 Saturday 29 August to Sunday 30 August

💠Summer Sounds music festival, Poole Quay (12pm to 6pm)
💠Family Fest, Hengistbury Head Outdoors (9am to 10pm)
💠Nick's Farm Summer Bonanza, Throop (10am to 5pm)

🦕 Saturday 29 August

💠Dino Dig Christchurch, High Street (11am to 3pm)
💠Barnie's Binoculars, Upton Country Park (from 10am)

🎉 Sunday 30 August

💠Ghanaian Community Bournemouth BBQ, Meyrick Park (1pm to 10pm)
💠Deus Lodge Cinderfest, Horace Road (10am to 11pm)
💠Increase the Peace community festival, Boscombe Precinct (11am to 7.30pm)

🎵 Monday 31 August

💠Music in the Walk, Fisherman's Walk (2.30pm to 4.30pm)
💠Arts and Collectables Market, Poole Quay (7am to 7pm)
💠PEDALL accessible cycling event, Slades Farm (10am to 2pm)

🏍️ Tuesday 1 September

💠Poole Quay Bike Nights, Poole Quay (5.30pm to 10pm)

🎶 Wednesday 2 September

💠Summer Sounds on the Quay, Christchurch Quay (7pm to 8pm)
💠Poole Roadshow Energy Advice and Health Checks, Rossmore Family Hub (10am to 4pm)

⚾ Thursday 3 September

💠Recovery Rounders 2026, Kings Park (12pm to 7pm)
💠Summer Fireworks on Poole Quay (from 7pm)

Whether you're looking for live music, family activities, community events, classic cars, markets or fireworks, there's plenty to enjoy before the school term begins.

28/08/2026

What makes BCP Fostering's Got Talent so special?

Hear from some of our judges and foster carers about why events like this are so important for children and young people in care.

Every child deserves the opportunity to discover their talents, build confidence and feel supported to be themselves.

Could you make a difference as a foster carer?

Find out more 👉 link in comments.

🏊‍♀️🌊 If you're planning to swim in rivers, harbours or coastal waters, it's worth being aware of the health risks that ...
28/08/2026

🏊‍♀️🌊 If you're planning to swim in rivers, harbours or coastal waters, it's worth being aware of the health risks that can be present in open water.

Open water can contain bacteria and other micro-organisms that may cause illness if swallowed or if they come into contact with cuts and grazes. Environmental conditions can also change quickly.

Before you swim, check local information.

👉 Find out more: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/communities/public-health/swimming-in-open-water-safely

A decision has been made to cancel tonight's firework display at Bournemouth beach - as a result of unsafe conditions at...
28/08/2026

A decision has been made to cancel tonight's firework display at Bournemouth beach - as a result of unsafe conditions at sea.

High winds mean it is not possible to launch the fireworks from its normal barge.

Next week's additional display (Friday, 4 September) will instead be a larger finale to finish the summer season in style.

This event is supported by funding from Coastal BID

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