Bournemouth businesses step up the fight against crime
This week is the first ever national awareness week for Business Crime Reduction Partnerships, and patrols will be taking place across the region.
This week is the first ever national awareness week for Business Crime Reduction Partnerships, and patrols will be taking place across the region.
With the participation of 130 businesses, reporting on shoplifting in the town centre is up 86 per cent over three months.
The new Against Business Crime Partnership which was launched in April is supporting businesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Business Improvement Districts, the police and crime commissioner, BCP Council and Dorset Police have formed a new partnership.
Running from Friday 18 November to Monday 2 January, the event will include attractions through the town of Bournemouth.
The new national #BusinessSOS campaign is lobbying the government to tackle the energy crisis before businesses collapse.
Peter Ruscoe of the Sovereign Centre is one of only seven finalists in the UK to be considered for Manager of the Year Small Centre SCEPTRE awards.
Bournemouth Coastal BID is warning that surging energy costs could lead to business closures and hit tourism in the town causing irreparable harm.
The Jubilee bus will be taking passengers across the area to promote travel to Boscombe, Southourne and Westbourne.
Yellow bus fares will be reduced dramatically over the Jubilee weekend for those quick to take up the offer.