BCP Council

29/05/2026

The kids are back to school next week, but there are still some fun activities on for you to enjoy!

🎨Tomorrow (Saturday 30th), head over to Redhill Park Café’s third birthday party with a ska band, crafts, BBQ and activities, or try Upton Country Park’s The Great OutDorset, a free family festival boasting a BMX show, kick boxing, axe throwing and a bouncy castle. 🚲

🎶On Sunday, 10am-6pm, Bournemouth Concert Brass is running a sponsored blast at Fisherman's Walk Bandstand.

👩‍⚕️For some energy and advice and health checks, head over to Rossmore Family Hub between 10am-4pm on Wednesday 3rd.

☀️Finally, also on Wednesday, 7-8pm, is Summer Sounds on the Quay, on Christchurch Quay.

Have a great week!

28/05/2026

We are working with Dorset Police to keep our beaches safe and enjoyable for the vast majority of visitors who respect our area.

Let's be clear: warmer weather is no excuse for the pockets of behaviour we've seen in recent days and it is simply unacceptable.

We will not hesitate to act to keep our communities safe and our message is clear: if you're travelling to cause trouble, turn around and go home.

28/05/2026

😍 More funding for our parks and green spaces 😍

New ponds, trees and benches are coming to green spaces across BCP - thanks to a fresh round of funding!

🌳 More than £400,000 has been awarded to community projects as part of the seventh round of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding

🍃 We're making it easier than ever for everyone to immerse themselves in our stunning surroundings by backing community-led projects that matter to our residents

For more information, click our link in the comments

26/05/2026

We are aware of the incident on Bournemouth beach this evening and are working closely with Dorset Police to support their response.

Incidents like this are taken extremely seriously, and we take a joined-up approach to antisocial behaviour and criminality, working alongside agencies to share intelligence, act quickly and target issues when they arise.

While the overwhelming majority of people enjoy our coastline responsibly, incidents do occur.

We’re grateful to the police for their swift action this evening and their dedication to keep residents, businesses and visitors safe.

BOURNEMOUTH | We are currently dealing with disorder involving a large number of people on Bournemouth beach in the area of Undercliff Drive.

Officers are at the scene, with assistance from the NPAS helicopter, and we are making arrests and working to disperse those involved.

It has been reported that officers have been assaulted and we would like to make it extremely clear that this behaviour will not be tolerated.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan, of Dorset Police, said: "I would like to thank the law-abiding members of the public for their support, but I am sending a clear message to those who are intent on causing harm or using violence to leave the vicinity.

"There will be a large police presence in the area while we seek to keep the public and our officers safe.

"We have commenced an investigation into the disorder and we will continue to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.

"I would also like to thank our officers for their professional and courageous actions during this incident."

26/05/2026

Hundreds of thousands of visitors have enjoyed the best of our area over the Spring Bank Holiday. During busy beach days, behind the scenes a huge team effort is underway to keep the area clean and safe.

Thank you to our staff, the RNLI and emergency services including Dorset Police, who work tirelessly across our 15 miles of coastline. We are disappointed when some visitors don’t respect our spaces. We know how strongly many of you feel about that. We feel it too especially when our teams work so hard.

We issued almost 3,000 parking Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), despite there being empty car parking spaces within walking distance of the beaches. We continue to call on the Government to give us the power to increase parking fines to help us tackle this problem 🚗❌

We have 250 bins along the promenade and our team begins collecting rubbish at 4am. Over the course of the season they will remove thousands of tons of waste from the beaches.

With more warm weather expected, we will continue to keep our area safe, welcoming and enjoyable 🏖️

26/05/2026

⚠️☀️ Hot Weather Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is now active.
The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) mean we work with St Mungo's to provide extra support to those sleeping rough.
Please contact the street outreach team to let us know about anyone you are concerned about:
☎️ Ring: 01202 315962
📧 Email: [email protected]

24/05/2026

“Everyone at BCP Council would like to congratulate AFC Bournemouth on qualifying for the Europa League for the first time in the club’s 127-year history.

“This remarkable achievement underlines the extraordinary progress the club has made, and we look forward to giving a warm welcome to supporters from across Europe to our area next season.”

Councillor Richard Herrett, BCP Council's Cabinet Member for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations ⚽🍒

22/05/2026

☀️ A warm, action-packed bank holiday and May half-term is here – and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has loads of things to see and do!

🔗Check out the link in the comments for a full list and details of events and activities happening across BCP!

🔍Families can get out and explore with scavenger hunts at Queen’s Park, interactive house and garden trails at the Russell-Cotes, and a brand-new pirate trail at Poole Museum.

🍃There’s plenty of hands-on creativity too, from nature-inspired crafts at the Russell-Cotes to clay modelling, storytelling and workshops at Poole Museum, plus creative kids’ activities at Highcliffe Castle.

🏌️‍♂️If you’re after something more active, take on the themed challenge at Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, enjoy sports and swim sessions at local leisure centres, or head to Upton Country Park for live music, workshops and family-friendly activities.

🎶Across the week and bank holiday weekend, you can also enjoy the buzz of Branksome Funfair, discover wildlife at pond dipping sessions, and soak up fantastic live entertainment – from shows at the Pavilion and BIC to the Purbeck Guitar Festival.

🍴 Plus, don’t miss Christchurch Food Festival and Food Fest Local, bringing delicious food, drink and a great atmosphere to the area.

✨ Whether you’re getting active, getting creative or just looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone this half-term.

21/05/2026

😍 More new play equipment being installed 😍

We're continuing to put play areas back at the heart of communities and the team has been hard at work in recent weeks -

⛵ New swings, play boat, and toddler equipment in Fisherman's Walk - all ready for the half term!
🎉 We're resurfacing Beaufort Park (near Cranleigh Road) and installing new swings
🥳 Brand new see-saw at Seafield Gardens
🏴‍☠️ Major refurbishment work at Treasure Island, in Canford Cliffs, on track to be complete in June

The upgrades are all part of our Plan for Play strategy - bringing improvements to more than 120 play areas across BCP.

To find out how we'll be improving your local sites, click our link in the comments 🔗

21/05/2026

We recently visited Emma at the Water Lily Café in Christchurch to hear how being a Safe Place is helping people feel more confident when out and about.

Safe Places are local shops, cafés and community venues that offer a welcoming space for anyone who feels vulnerable, lost or confused. 💛

With 175 Safe Places now across BCP, residents have more places than ever to turn to for reassurance and support.

Have you spotted the Safe Places logo around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole? 👀

Look out for the Safe Places window sticker in participating venues - and check the link in the comments if your business would like to join the network.