Local News
News and events from across the Wallisdown area, including highlights from West Howe, East Howe, Kinson, Rossmore and Talbot Heath and Village.
Try the local giant walking and cycling game this Autumn
The local area is set to be transformed into a giant game this Autumn as thousands of residents compete to see if their school, community or business can walk, run or cycle the furthest.
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Applying for a BH reception school place
Parents and carers of children born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 can apply for a school place for their child for September 2019.
Improved pavilion facilities set for Slades Farm
Bournemouth Council (Parks Development Team) is working in partnership with Active Dorset (County Sports and Physical Activity Partnership) to deliver a replacement pavilion building, which will be accessible and welcoming to the wider community.
Parliamentary process to create new councils concludes
Legislation now passed in both Houses of Parliament means that Dorset residents will be served by two brand new unitary councils from April 2019 – Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, and Dorset Council. The county’s nine current councils will cease to exist on 31 March 2019.
Spring Arts Fest at Branksome Rec this April
Get ready for a spectacular, fun-filled day for young people, families and the community to enjoy in the fabulous grounds of Branksome Recreational Ground in Poole.
Join family fun safety tours at SafeWise Bournemouth this Easter
Sign up as a SafeWise Junior Safety Inspector for an interactive & fun family experience.
See plans for new Aldi to open on Alder Road
Alder Road resurfacing traffic delays - video
Major roadworks are continuing along Alder Road in the Wallisdown area - with delays in all directions.
What does a closed Alder Road look like? See our photos
The much needed road surface repair work is now underway in Wallisdown. Check out our photos from the first day of the works.
When and where is Alder Road closed in February 2018?
One of Bournemouth and Poole's busiest thoroughfares has some extended periods of closure coming up in February. Read on to see when and where. The Alder Road closure is required for duct installation work and carriageway resurfacing.
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Have your say on new anti-social behaviour in Poole
You are invited to have their say on new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) proposed for three areas of Poole.
Take the Bournemouth Commuter Challenge to Win Prizes
If you commute locally you are being encouraged to swap your regular journeys to work over the next two months as workplaces go head to head in a race to become the town’s most sustainable travel friendly team in Bournemouth.
New Tenant for Poole Park Miniature Railway Announced
Borough of Poole is pleased to announce that Friends of Poole Park, a local community charity established in 2002, have been successful in their tender to operate the Poole Park Miniature Railway.
New waste and recycling collection dates
Wallisdown residents on the Bournemouth side are urged to look out for an important information pack containing details of their new waste and recycling service which is being sent to households with Big Bin, Little Bin collections in Bournemouth.
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