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Updates on our Cleaner, Greener, Safer campaign

Over the last few months we've been busy making Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole cleaner, greener and safer for everyone, in order to bring back a sense of pride to the area. Read our press releases to find out more.

BCP Council launches new phone app for local recycling centres
Residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will now be able to check how busy their local recycling centre is prior to their visit by downloading BCP Tip Check: a brand new phone app.
Published on 14 Jan 2022
Turning the tide – reducing single-use plastic on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Seafront
Ambitious plans for the Council to reduce single-use plastic on our beaches
Published on 24 Nov 2021
A crack down on flytipping across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A crack down on flytipping is taking place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with an external company tasked with reducing incidents of flytipping alongside enhanced prevention measures through engagement with local communities.
Published on 15 Sep 2021
Council’s commitment to a cleaner, greener and safer BCP area
At its next meeting, Cabinet is planning to strengthen its investment in BCP Council’s Cleaner, Greener, Safer programme.
Published on 10 Sep 2021
BCP Council has made traffic management a key priority ahead of Bank Holiday Weekend
Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, BCP Council is sharing the enhanced measures that its traffic and transport teams have been taking to improve travel across the conurbation.
Published on 27 Aug 2021
Additional CSAS officers recruited to help tackle anti-social behaviour across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Residents and visitors will soon benefit from an increase in the number of Community Safety Accredited Scheme officers patrolling the streets of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole following a recent recruitment drive.
Published on 19 Aug 2021
A cleaner welcome to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with overnight maintenance works planned
Residents and visitors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will be benefitting from a cleaner journey along the Wessex Way with overnight maintenance works due to take place on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 August from the Cooper Dean flyover to the County Gates.
Published on 05 Aug 2021
Revised plans for a new Nature Park at Throop to be considered at next Planning Committee
Revised proposals for a Nature Park at Throop will be presented at the next Planning Committee meeting later this month.
Published on 04 Aug 2021
Cleaner, Greener, Safer across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Over the last few months, local residents have benefitted from enhancements across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as part of BCP Council’s Cleaner, Greener, Safer campaign, that aims to bring back a sense of pride across the area.
Published on 28 Jul 2021
An increase in biodiversity across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Green spaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are benefitting from an increase in biodiversity due to BCP Council’s change in grass management. Areas of grass have been cut less frequently this year allowing an abundance of wildflowers to thrive across the conurbation.
Published on 07 Jul 2021
Ground-breaking litter campaign launches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ground breaking litter campaign launches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole using intelligence from drone technology and AI.
Published on 23 Jun 2021
Change in approach to grass management to be trialled across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A change in approach to grass management is being trialled across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to reduce the council’s carbon footprint and increase biodiversity.
Published on 26 May 2021
Overnight clean-up operation planned for Wessex Way
Litter picking, grass cutting and essential highway maintenance works are planned to take place on the Wessex Way next week (24-25 May) ahead of welcoming visitors over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Published on 20 May 2021
Enhanced measures to tackle flytipping to be considered by BCP Council
Plans to run a 12-month pilot to tackle flytipping in local communities across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being proposed by BCP Council.
Published on 07 May 2021
A cleaner, greener, safer panel to be created to bring back pride to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Following on from the successful launch of the Cleaner, Greener, Safer campaign, BCP Council is now looking to set up a panel of stakeholders who can continue to drive this campaign forward
Published on 26 Mar 2021
Enhanced safety measures being discussed for women across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Enhanced safety measures are being discussed for women across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole following the tragic death of Sarah Everard and the subsequent vigils that took place where powerful messages made it clear that women do not feel safe on the streets.
Published on 18 Mar 2021
A cleaner journey on the A338 Spur Road following essential maintenance at the end of March
Drivers who use the A338 Spur Road will soon benefit from a cleaner journey following a deep clean of the road, verges and gullies that’s taking place from the 24-26 March.
Published on 17 Mar 2021
Investment in additional community safety officers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
As part of a drive to make Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole safer and bring back a sense of pride to the area, BCP Council is investing £240,000 on six additional Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) officers.
Published on 11 Mar 2021
Funding awarded for additional CCTV cameras to tackle anti-social behaviour
Funding for additional CCTV cameras to help tackle anti-social behaviour and bring back a sense of pride in place has been awarded to BCP Council.
Published on 25 Feb 2021
Over 10,000 trees to be planted across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in 2021 to combat the climate and ecological emergency
BCP Council will be planting over 10,000 trees across the conurbation this year to help combat the climate and ecological emergency.
Published on 02 Feb 2021
£215,000 budget request for three-month boost to pride with ‘cleaner, greener, safer’ service enhancements
Residents in Christchurch will see increased street cleansing between January and March 2021, if plans set out in the December Cabinet budget paper are approved.
Published on 02 Dec 2020