Christchurch8 days agoWould you pay a £2 tourism levy on your staycation?Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is asking the government for powers to introduce a tourism levy.8 days ago12 Jan 2026Council plans £1.8m leisure centre extensionThe purpose-built studios would increase capacity for classes in Christchurch, the council says.12 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Resort should have tourist tax, says council leaderThe BCP Council leader says it is "not fair" the authority is not able to bring in a tourism levy.12 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Beach hut owners look into legality of council taxBeach hut owners in Mudeford say they will look at the legality of plans to double their council tax.7 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Food waste collections for an extra 100,000 homesA new service will be available to 100,000 homes and aims to to reduce confusion about recycling.6 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Beach hut owners set to pay full council taxBeach hut owners in Mudeford and Hengitsbury Head will pay full council tax on their properties from April.6 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Number of unoccupied council houses falls by 39%There has been a 39% fall in the number of empty properties in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.4 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Free swims and cheap parking on way for residentsCouncil residents' card scheme to offer free swims and cheaper parking3 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Attempted murder arrests after man stabbedThe man in his 40s sustained stab wounds and was taken to hospital for treatment, police said.1 Jan 2026...
