Mainstream Parties can’t stop fascism 26 February 2025 / 26 February 2025 by BCP Green Party Comms Team I feel like I let everyone down the other weekend. At the anti-racism event, I let frustration at sharing a platform with a Labour MP overshad1ow the bigger picture. Instead of focusing on how to build an anti-fascist movement, I dwelled on Labour’s specific individual failings in isolation. This alone isn’t helpful, people like me […] Read more »
Dangerous holes on Acland Road: Some progress on inadequate sewer lining 17 December 2024 / 26 February 2025 by chrishenderson Alarming holes have appeared in recent months on Acland Road in Winton East. The cause of these collapses has been weaknesses in Wessex Water's sewer lateral under the road. Local Green Councillor Simon Bull has been in touch with BCP Council, who have undertaken emergency road repairs. The Council has managed to get a partial fix from Wessex Water - lining of internal pipework in the sewer under Acland Road from the top of the hill to the Charminster Road junction. Read more »
BCP Council unanimously passes Green motion to support Climate & Nature Bill 11 December 2024 / 29 December 2024 by chrishenderson BCP Council has unanimously passed a motion proposed by Green Councillors Kate Salmon and Chris Rigby, to publicly support the Climate & Nature Bill being put before Parliament. Proposing the motion at Full Council, Kate Salmon said: "The Climate & Nature Bill represents the most up-to-date and science-led thinking on how the UK should tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. The Bill, written by scientists and experts, was first introduced to Parliament in 2020, by former Green Party MP Caroline Lucas. At that time it was called the Climate & Ecology Bill, and it followed the declaration by the UK Government, and by councils across the country - including this one - of a Climate & Ecological Emergency." Read more »
Chris Rigby working with St Luke’s School, Winton, for less traffic and safer journeys 1 December 2024 / 28 December 2024 by chrishenderson Now that there is a new permanent Headteacher in place at St Luke's School in Winton East, Green Councillor Chris Rigby is once again helping with the development of a school travel plan. Chris has been speaking to Mr Godfrey and they are working with BCP's Sustainable Travel team. The first aim is to find ways to reduce the traffic congestion around the school at dropoff/pickup times. Chris added: "Once that's done, we can look at other schemes to assist the school, and try to make it safer for the kids getting there in the mornings." Read more »
Winton’s Christmas lights return – after local businessman’s fundraising effort assisted by Chris Rigby 27 November 2024 / 28 December 2024 by chrishenderson In 2023, Winton's Christmas lights were cancelled, and BCP Council decided not to provide them any more, as part of ongoing cuts. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Karl Payne, director of The Forge Garage in Winton, Winton East Green councillor Chris Rigby was able to work with him and BCP Council to get them back in place for 2024. Read more »
Cllr Sara Armstrong quizzes Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner over violence against women and girls 8 October 2024 / 19 October 2024 by chrishenderson Councillor Sara Armstrong says: "As this month of October is dedicated to raising awareness of violence against women and girls - I have written to David Sidwick, Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner, to find out about the scale of it in Dorset in particular BCP and what is being done to tackle it." Read more »
Sara Armstrong explains the benefits of the proposed East Cliff & Springbourne neighbourhood plan 7 October 2024 / 19 October 2024 by chrishenderson Green Councillor for East Cliff & Springbourne Sara Armstrong says: "As we approach the close of the consultation in this stage to agree the boundaries of our Neighbourhood Plan and enable a Forum, I've been asked by residents about the benefits of Neighbourhood Planning. Neighbourhood plans can benefit communities in many ways." Read more »
Fenced-off play equipment in King’s Park: Sara Armstrong receives reply from Council boss 27 September 2024 / 20 October 2024 by chrishenderson Sara Armstrong, Green Councillor for East Cliff & Springbourne, has received a response from BCP Council's strategic lead for Green Space & Conservation, in response to concerns she raised on behalf of residents about fenced-off play equipment in Kings Park. Read more »
Sara Armstrong discusses plans for £10,000 prosperity grant for Springbourne 27 September 2024 / 19 October 2024 by chrishenderson Earlier this month Councillor Sara Armstrong met with her East Cliff & Springbourne ward colleague Cllr Moriarty and BCP Council officers from Greenspaces and Economic Development to discuss the use of the Prosperity Fund in the ward. £10,000 has been allocated to enhance the Springbourne district area. Improvements will focus on the area around the pocket park at Springbourne Library. Read more »
Sara Armstrong joins birthday celebrations for local breastfeeding and perinatal care charity 19 September 2024 / 19 October 2024 by chrishenderson Sara Armstrong, Green Councillor for East Cliff & Springbourne, says: "It was wonderful to be invited to celebrate the 1st birthday of Maddie's Miracle recently at Bournemouth Foodbank Garden Rooms Cafe. "Maddie's Miracle is a charity set up by parents who experienced a gap in the support available to assist with breastfeeding and perinatal care. They set up Maddie's Miracle to address that." Read more »
