Bournemouth and Poole's libraries are due to re-open this month after the Coronavirus lockdown.

Local residents who are signed up to the Home Library Service will soon benefit from the reintroduction of delivery of books to their doorsteps.

As part of the next stage of BCP Council’s major infrastructure improvements in the area Wallisdown Road, including its junctions with Alton Road and Talbot Drive, will be closed for approximately two and half weeks from Saturday 4 April 2020.

Roadwork improvements are coming to an end as the resurfacing outside Aldi in Wallisdown is underway.

The first steps towards the development and creation of a new community hub in Bourne, Alderney are underway, with works due to start on the relocation and installation of a new play area in February 2020.

Junior Safety Inspector events for ages 4- 10 to be held on 19th and 20th February from 10am until 1pm , Booking essential via www.safewise.org  Cost £5.98.

Local good causes in Bournemouth have benefitted from more than £76,000 in funding since the launch of BH Coastal Lottery in January 2019, having become one of the biggest and most successful community lotteries in England.

Creative hands-on training is energising career prospects for the stage crew at Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, thanks to the Bright Sparks initiative funded by its annual Big Christmas Appeal.