
Local News
News and events from across the Wallisdown area, including highlights from West Howe, East Howe, Kinson, Rossmore and Talbot Heath and Village.
Multi-Million Pound Play Strategy Launched
The council has launched an ambitious, multi-million pound plan to transform and renovate its children’s playparks and teenage wheeled sports areas, replacing worn out equipment, and dramatically improving provision right across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Check your local Polling Station for the General Election
It's under two weeks to go until the General Election, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is encouraging all voters to take a moment to check their designated polling station for Election Day. Most of the Wallisdown area has changed constituency to Bournemouth West, since the last parliamentary election.
Local PCC May Election Arrangements
The Council has confirmed arrangements for elections taking place in May this year.
On Thursday 2 May 2024 people across Dorset will be given the chance to vote for their preferred candidate to take on the role of the county's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
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Igniting the future: a new wave of entrepreneurs
Budding entrepreneurs across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) are being given a boost through Ignite, a free five-week course that teaches students the essentials of starting up and managing their own business.
Household Support Fund Returns to Help Residents
Support to help households tackle the rise in the cost of living and keep warm this winter is being made available to local residents.
New 4 Year Vision for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Thousands of residents and stakeholders have helped shape a proposal for our three towns that puts people at its heart and will be considered by the Council’s Cabinet on December 13 and the Council on January 9 2024.
2024 Garden Waste Service
If you love pruning your peonies but hate the green waste created, then sign up for the 2024 garden waste collection service across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
‘It’s Free to go by Bus’ Campaign Launched
An initiative aimed at encouraging more people to make use of their free bus pass has been launched by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, in partnership with local bus operator morebus.
More Than Sushi Opens in Wallisdown
More Than Sushi is now open at 291 Wallisdown Road, Poole.
Standing up to anti-social behaviour
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has joined a national campaign to help tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB). The initiative aims to help people stand up to ASB, offering educational support which will help residents to correctly identify the problem, raise a report and access care.
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Consultation on Public Spaces Protection Order Launched
BCP Council is asking people for their views on the potential introduction of three Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in our coastal areas, some of our open spaces, highways and car parks. This follows concerns raised by local communities and visitors during the summer months, when a number of negative behaviours by some individuals impacted on the enjoyment of our beaches and open spaces and had a detrimental effect on the environment.
Check Your Photo ID Ahead of May’s Local Elections
Voters in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area will need to show an accepted form of photographic identification at this year’s local elections.
Have Your Say on Council Plans for Local Parks
As part of the Nature Recovery project which aims to connect people with nature, The Parks Foundation is asking local residents to share their thoughts on draft plans for seven parks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
New £200,000 Film Studio in Bournemouth
A state-of-the-art film studio in Bournemouth has been opened up to businesses and organisations wishing to market their products or services professionally.