Winton East’s Green Councillors Simon Bull and Chris Rigby have secured over £21,000, mostly Community Infrastructure funds [levied from developers], for more street trees in Winton.

Chris Rigby said: “BCP Council is developing an Urban Forest Strategy to link urban green spaces. We’ve made sure Winton will be the first area to benefit from this, by securing funding.”

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They were supported in this by Winton East Green councillors Simon Bull and Chris Rigby.

This grant will be used to redecorate the community room they use at St Alban’s Church on Linwood Road. It will also benefit other users of that space.

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Meanwhile, a new community information board is on the way to Fampoux Gardens between Green Road and Firbank Road.

Photo: This damaged old infoboard at Fampoux Gardens will soon be replaced

These improvements are being funded from money allocated to Winton East by BCP Council’s Ward Improvement Fund.

Simon Bull commented: “Green spaces are so important for mental health, for play, for relaxation. Residents tell me how much they value the Rec, the Park (Pine Road), and the gardens (Library and Fampoux). It’s our duty as councillors to continue to make sure the Council looks after them.”

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Bournemouth North Neighbourhood Inspector Richard Honeywill has retired. He has been replaced by Inspector Scott Janes. 

Hard-working local Green councillors Simon Bull and Chris Rigby have already held two meetings with Insp Janes. They have discussed the current hot local topics of anti-social behaviour, drug dealing, and nuisance electric motorbikes – particularly all around Wimborne Road.

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Now the Bournemouth Daily Echo reports that Winton Health Centre on Alma Road, where over 10,000 patients had been registered, may reopen by next year with new NHS funding. 

Meanwhile, the proposed closure of Banks Medical Centre on Wimborne Road, with transfer of patient registrations to a site in Bearwood, has not taken place.

Simon said: “Cllr Rigby and I continue to monitor the adequacy of local residents’ access to nearby GP services. We would welcome contact from residents.”

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Green Councillor Simon Bull spoke: “Imagine a world without victory in Europe – a world where tyranny triumphed, where darkness endured. That world could have been ours – if not for the courage, the sacrifice, unbreakable resolve of those who stood against it. We remember them: those who fought, those who fell. Those who carried unbearable loss… They paid the price of our freedom.

“They came from every corner of the world, from every walk of life. From every faith, and none. Their strength was not in their sameness, it was in their unity across difference. That unity won the war.

“That unity must guide us still… We owe them more than remembrance. We owe them vigilance. We must stand against those who seek to divide, deceive and dominate. Their tools may be different today, but their aims are not. In honour of the fallen, and in defence of the future, we must say clearly: never again.”

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Following pressure from the Council, Wessex Water installed new lining to internal pipework in the sewer under Acland Road, from the top of the hill to Charminster Road. Councillor Simon Bull was in touch with Council staff about the problems. As he understands it, Wessex Water’s remedial work should make further holes unlikely.

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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.”

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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.

Chris Rigby told the Bournemouth Daily Echo: “I’m pleased to be able to assist Karl in his goal of getting Christmas lights back into Winton.

“Since the cuts last year and the ongoing budget problems, I know BCP Council will be unable to fund them again in the near future, so being able to support a local business with this community initiative is a pleasure.

“I hope we can build from here and make the display even better next year. This is the very definition of community action, and Karl deserves a lot of praise for his work on this.

“I’d also love to speak with anyone from our community in Winton who has other ideas of how we can work together to improve Winton East for everyone.”

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Chris Rigby commented: “We’ve come a long way in the last five years: first working to get the top part of the gardens open, then partnering with BH9 Business Community and volunteers to tidy up and replant the sunken garden. We directed £15,000 of CIL funding to create the viewing platform, and now finally we’ve had this proper re-opening celebration, welcoming everyone to enjoy this beautiful urban green spot in Winton.

“Now just to get that green fence down to really open up the space!”

Simon Bull commented: “It’s so good to see the gardens finally fully reopened for public use. Thanks to BH9 Business Community for supporting this and getting it done with such amazing work from volunteers.”

The BH9 Business Community volunteers will be continuing their good work, and are keen for more people to join their regular Saturday morning sessions.

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