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Our Big Plan
We want to harness the potential of our coastline of opportunity and make BCP a place where people and businesses want to be.
Beach Huts FAQ
We have ambitious plans for our beach huts which we will be revealing over the coming months. We have listed some questions and answers here.
Climate and Ecological Emergency
Our latest news and information since declaring a climate emergency. Find out how you can help and share your ideas
Shop Local
We're working with local businesses across our area, encouraging everyone to shop local to create thriving high streets and vibrant communities.
Ukraine humanitarian crisis
Latest updates to our response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Supporting Active Travel
We're introducing trial measures as part of a wider effort to support the safe reopening of the local economy and encourage walking and cycling. We welcome your feedback on the schemes.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Our priority is to deliver the most essential services to those most in need and to keep vulnerable residents as safe as possible
Dorset Local Heritage Lists
Our Local Heritage Lists - how to find and nominate sites to include on the lists.
Bournemouth City Status application
Our application form for city status as part of the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Civic Honours Competition.
Smart Place
A smart place is an initiative to improve lives throughout our community. Find out how we are addressing the biggest challenges in our society by developing technological solutions
Towns Fund
A new scheme has been launched that will enable us to secure funding for improving our communities
Transforming Travel
Our initiative to develop an eco-friendly and active transport network to promote a complete change in the way people travel
Cleaner, Greener, Safer
Find out about our Cleaner, Greener, Safer campaign that focuses on the real issues that matter to you, helping to bring back a sense of pride in our place.
Tree Planting Programme
Our tree planting programme is branching out! Find out where we plant trees and why they are so important to our ecosystem
Townside and Hunger Hill Improvements Scheme
Latest news and information about the multi-million Townside and Hunger Hill improvements scheme
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
Information on SWEP and who to contact if you're worried about someone sleeping rough
Future Parks
A range of projects have been introduced to make use of £11 million worth of national funding and support that we’ve been awarded to help us to improve and maintain our local green spaces
Budget 2020/21
A responsible, fair and sustainable budget. Councillors have set the first BCP Council budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan since the formation of BCP Council
BCP Challenge Fund Bid
The fund enables local highway authorities in England to bid for major maintenance projects that are otherwise difficult to fund.
Goat grazing
Find out about the goats we have on the East Cliff
Festival Coast Live!
You could be part of this year’s ‘Festival Coast Live!’ activity and events programme in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch across the spring, summer, autumn and beyond
Children's social care jobs
By working for us you can play a part in delivering an outstanding service that improves the lives of the children in our community.
2021 Remembering
Commemorative dates in 2021
Black History Month
Upcoming events to celebrate Black History Month, plus information on other resources.
Supporting Afghanistan
We are appealing to landlords and second-home property owners who can offer a home to Afghan refugees arriving in the UK.
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