Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council5 days agoSEND services still inconsistent, inspectors sayOfsted inspectors found there had been improvements after their last visit in 2021.5 days ago4 Feb 2026Long wait for station lifts could be stalled againA council says it could withhold money to replace station lifts that have not worked for decades.4 Feb 20263 Feb 2026SEND debt forces council to consider extra tax risePeople living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could face a 7.5% rise in their council tax.3 Feb 202627 Jan 2026Council says no long stays in emergency accommodationBCP Council says new figures reflect the efforts of its housing teams.27 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Picnic benches near sandbank beach cafe can stayHundreds of people responded to plans to keep the benches in place on Mudeford Sandbank.23 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Would 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.14 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 20268 Jan 2026Twin Sails bridge set to reopen following repairsThe lifting bridge has been closed since engineers found "abnormal creaking" noises.8 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 2026...
