Local News
News and events from across the Wallisdown area, including highlights from West Howe, East Howe, Kinson, Rossmore and Talbot Heath and Village.
Crackdown on Local Fly Tipping
A crack down on flytipping is taking place across the area with an external company tasked with reducing incidents of flytipping alongside enhanced prevention measures through engagement with locals.
New Bike It Officer to inspire young people and promote cycling
A new Bike It Plus Officer has been appointed by BCP Council to help make the school run active and fun for families across Bournemouth and Poole.
New family homes ready to welcome council tenants in Bournemouth
Three new modern family homes have been developed by BCP Council’s housing delivery team at a former garage site in Ibbertson Way, Strouden Park, Bournemouth. These new homes will be ready to welcome families following the completion of the building works on 29 June.
Coffee and Cars - a look around Ashley Automotive
We were delighted to see a new business open in Wallisdown and popped into Ashley Automotive to have a look around - and try the coffee.
Welfare checks get underway to support local residents
Local residents who have been notified to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace will receive a welfare call from BCP Council’s Together We Can (TWC) team with offer of support and advice.
Local Libraries Due to Re-Open This Month
Bournemouth and Poole's libraries are due to re-open this month after the Coronavirus lockdown.
Home library service reintroduced thanks to local volunteer effort
Local residents who are signed up to the Home Library Service will soon benefit from the reintroduction of delivery of books to their doorsteps.
Improvement Works to Close Wallisdown Road for 2 weeks
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.
Wallisdown Roadworks - 26 February 2020 Update
Roadwork improvements are coming to an end as the resurfacing outside Aldi in Wallisdown is underway.
Relocation of local play area
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.
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Safewise Bournemouth February Half Term Events
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.
More local good causes to benefit with expansion of BH Coastal Lottery
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.
Bright Sparks are plugging in to technical training at Lighthouse
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.
Twin Sails Bridge repair works to get underway
Preparations are underway for remedial works to the main bearing pivot-pin for cylinder one in order to bring the Twin Sails Bridge back into operation.
