BCP Council tackles planning application backlog
The authority held a Clearance Week, during which they determined more than 350 applications, a 75 per cent increase on an average week.
The authority held a Clearance Week, during which they determined more than 350 applications, a 75 per cent increase on an average week.
The funding from Talbot Village Trust helps to fund eight boats for the Sea Scouts’ fleet in Christchurch Harbour.
BCP Council has been awarded £148,000 from the government’s Winter Pressures Fund to provide accommodation.
The Christchurch Living Advent Calendar, which has been running for two weeks, is into the home stretch.
Events continue for the coming week with town-centre venues opening at 6.15pm each day to reveal a local talent performing for half an hour.
A man who entered a blazing house to rescue an elderly woman has been recognised by Dorset Fire and Rescue Service.
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre staff and volunteers are hoping permission will be granted for a roundhouse.
A Christchurch-based solicitor has moved premises from Bargates to new, larger offices on Barrack Road.
Christchurch’s Regent Centre will celebrate its 90th birthday on Boxing Day with a free film showing and a programme of events on 8 and 9 January.
The authority which represents Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is one of 11 authorities in the UK in the CDP A-List of Cities.