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Dorset candidates split over politics in policing
Control of policing in Dorset is too influenced by government policies and party politics, says an independent candidate…
Activists protest arts centre plans
Occupy Boscombe has moved into the site of a proposed redevelopment of an arts centre. Here Marc Perry talks to protestors, councillors and the development group proposing the scheme. An audio tour of the site and photos of the inside of the buildings illustrate the issues at stake.
Council repaints over 1000 lampposts
Over a thousand lampposts were repainted across Bournemouth last year as part of the Council’s £1 Million ‘Smart Streets’ scheme.
Funds for Boscombe and West Howe
Areas of West Howe and Boscombe are to receive £35,000 to help address deprivation, a Bournemouth Cabinet meeting heard yesterday.
CCTV will improve safety in taxis
The Council wants to improve the safety of Bournemouth taxi drivers and passengers by installing CCTV cameras.
Bournemouth Tories elect new group leader
Bournemouth's ruling Conservative Group elects new leader, following the resignation of Peter Charon.
Poole makes space for new cemetery
Poole Council has plans underway for a new cemetery within in a year, which will be an addition to the existing four cemeteries in Poole.
Exclusive: Sheltered housing for Poole’s homeless
Poole councillor reveals plans for a 25-person homeless shelter exclusively to The Breaker
Bournemouth tackles anti-social behaviour
After a Bournemouth councillor last week described the town as “a drunken mess”, the council has this week announced…