Month: December 2021

The government announced a new grant on 21 December 2021 aimed at businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors. When the guidance is received, it will provide us with the details required to devise a scheme. At the moment, information about this grant is only available from the government on their website. It is likely that eligible businesses will have to complete an application form. As soon as a scheme has been devised and approved, the details will be published to the BCP Council website. https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/News/News-Features/COVID-19/Employers-and-businesses/Financial-support-for-businesses/Omicron-grant.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0iBWA3XS8n2XXWRiokaAAyc4lf1n2nZnHayYnLepFfsC8UJ8STg7UgPFA

Our hospitals are increasingly under pressure - meaning MORE restrictions may be on the way. The NHS is working extremely hard to deliver the COVID-19 vaccination to local people. We have made very good progress in a very short space of time since the vaccination first became available. More than 1 million doses and rising have now been delivered in Dorset. Thank you to everyone who has accepted the offer of the vaccine. There’s still time to get yours if you have yet to accept the offer, or have changed your mind. We hope the information here about the roll out of the programme in Dorset is helpful. Follow this link to find more information as it becomes available: https://www.dorsetccg.nhs.uk/vaccinations/?fbclid=IwAR1gk7Ra3L7PQ8GIgt5WcgNso4q83u0KhpUpsnkdph8iuBhm44oXzyL5Z3o

Make sure you go visit our Christmas Tree Wonderland in Bournemouth where you can spot one of our new Contactless Donation Points by SKATE. By donating £3 with the tap of a card you can help someone off the streets and prevent rough sleeping locally. There are many ways you can support your community, whether donating gifts, food or your time.   Volunteering  There are many benefits to volunteering. By giving your time as a volunteer you can help others in your local community and give something back, make a difference to the lives of others, improve your health and wellbeing and so much more.   The Community Action Network has information and advice on volunteering in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.  Support a community food project near you  Through the Access to Food Partnership…

This consultation asks for your views on 11 key actions in the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which was developed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in partnership with its local bus service operators(External link) and published on 31 October 2021. The BSIP sets out what bus services currently offer residents and visitors in the BCP area as well as proposals for improvement. Have Your Say To take part in this consultation please: Read about the 11 actions and their interventions in the consultation documentGive us your views by completing the online survey(External link) by midnight on 7 January 2022. You can also collect a paper copy of the survey from one of BCP Council's libraries(External link)Submit any further ideas you have on the Ideas Board below The next stage is to finalise the Enhanced Partnership Plan (EP Plan) and the Enhanced…

Supporting our local communities over the winter months The coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on many people who are struggling financially as a result.  We’ve launched our Together We Can Household Support scheme to help vulnerable families and individuals across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with access to food and support in paying energy bills. If you are in financial hardship and need support to afford food There are a number of ways to access food in your local community through local foodbanks, fridges and pantries.  Find out what community food providers are close to you using our community food map. If you are a household with children, you may be eligible for food vouchers to support your family during the school holidays. Food vouchers are being provided to households with children through early years settings, schools and colleges. If…

On December 6th Conservative Councillor Mark Anderson spent the day with officers, showing a Meridian reporter around the site as the contractors were setting up their compound. He then spent the afternoon meeting the public as part of an engagement event at The Ark. Getting the railway running again has been one of Councillor Andersons priorities since he became the PFH responsible. All the work will be completed and a train running on the track by Summer next year. There will however be some changes to the Railway; The main one being that the train will run in the opposite direction from before, there are also a few tweaks to the bends to improve safety. Currently, the contractor is busy setting up the fencing to create their compounds and protect…

Supporting our local communities over the winter months The coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on many people who are struggling financially as a result.  We’ve launched our Together We Can Household Support scheme to help vulnerable families and individuals across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with access to food and support in paying energy bills. If you are in financial hardship and need support to afford food There are a number of ways to access food in your local community through local foodbanks, fridges and pantries.  Find out what community food providers are close to you using our community food map. If you are a household with children, you may be eligible for food vouchers to support your family during the school holidays. Food vouchers are being provided to households with children through early years settings, schools and colleges. If…

Compost your Christmas tree In many locations, for a small donation, you can arrange for your Christmas tree to be collected by a few local charities, Diverse Abilities, Lewis Manning and Dorset Mind. Please check if they are collecting in your area and book early to arrange your collection to avoid disappointment.  Diverse Abilities Diverse Abilities will be collecting in the following postcodes BH1-BH18, BH21, BH23 1, BH23 2, BH23 3 and BH31. Collections run from Saturday 8 - Monday 10 January 2022.  Visit Diverse Abilities to find out more. Lewis Manning Lewis Manning will be collecting from postcodes BH1 through to BH23. Collections run from Saturday 8 January – Friday 14 January 2022. Visit Lewis Manning to find out more. Dorset Mind Dorset Mind will be collecting from postcodes BH1 - BH25, BH31, DT11. Collections run from Thursday…

99% of people support compulsory microchipping for cats according to recent Government consultationOwners will be required to microchip their cats by the time they reach 20 weeks of ageMicrochipping cats will help reunite thousands of lost or stray pets every year Lost or stray pet cats are more likely to be reunited with their owners and returned home safely under new pet microchipping rules announced by the Government today. Under the new plans, all keepers must ensure their pet is microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks and their contact details stored and kept up to date in a pet microchipping database. Owners found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted, or may face a fine of up to £500. The…

As part of our Smart Place programme, we are providing free public access Wi-Fi to visitors in the Boscombe and Lansdowne area. This is part of the wider Bournemouth Towns Fund digital connectivity initiative.  The public Wi-Fi covers the following areas:  Boscombe: all of Boscombe precinct from Boscombe Precinct westwards along Christchurch Road as far as the Crescent. Lansdowne: Holdenhurst Road between Lansdowne Roundabout and Station RoundaboutChristchurch Road (North side) between Lansdowne Roundabout and St. Swithun’s RoundaboutOxford Road Bournemouth railway station.