Have your say on trail-hunting ban
The government has released a consultation on ‘proposals to prohibit trail hunting in England and Wales’. Comments can be submitted until 18 June 2026.
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Roadwork disruption set to be reduced across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BCP Council has agreed to the introduction of a Lane Rental Scheme; now it’s up to the Transport Secretary to approve it.
No changes to Dorset Council kerbside bin collections
Although some councils are changing what they can and cannot accept in kerbside bins, that isn’t the case in the Dorset Council area.
£1.7m spent to help tackle Bournemouth’s cost-of-living crisis
Dozens gathered in Bournemouth to celebrate the BCP Food & Energy Support Fund, which has handed out over £1.7 million in the last five years.
Government programme to fund three Bournemouth neighbourhoods
The government’s Pride of Place programme will enable West Howe, Boscombe West and Hamworthy West to be revitalised.
Have your say on Dorset Council ward boundaries
People living in the Dorset Council area are being asked to take part in a consultation about the size of ward boundaries.
Dorset MP presses government on protecting the Assisted Dying Bill
Local MP Vikki Slade warns that procedural delays in the House of Lords could prevent the Assisted Dying Bill from passing into law.
Hundreds of Dorset homes sitting empty for years
More than 800 properties in the county have been empty for two years or more, and Dorset Council is keen to help owners bring them back into use.
BCP Council approves 6.74 per cent Council Tax rise
The council says the vast majority of funding is directed towards supporting the most vulnerable children and adults.
Info sessions for new Bournemouth town council elections
New town councils are to be established in Broadstone, Poole and Bournemouth and information sessions are to be held for prospective candidates.