Chris Rigby Climate & Ecological Emergency Front page Kate Salmon
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."
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Children & Young People Chris Rigby Streets Winton East
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."
Chris Rigby Streets Winton East
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.
Chris Rigby Front page Parks, Beaches & Open Spaces Simon Bull Winton East
15 July 2024 / 29 December 2024 by chrishenderson
The back section of Winton Library Gardens, which had been closed for many years following anti-social behaviour issues, finally reopened with a celebratory ceremony on Saturday 13th July, attended by Winton East's Green councillors Simon Bull and Chris Rigby, plus the Chair of BCP Council. Volunteers from BH9 Business Community cut a ribbon to officially open the garden.
BCP Council Chris Rigby Front page Simon Bull Winton East
10 May 2024 / 23 September 2024 by chrishenderson
Green Councillor Simon Bull has been re-elected to serve a second year as Vice-Chair of BCP Council. Meanwhile Green Group Leader Councillor Chris Rigby has been re-elected as Chair of the Council’s Environment & Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee.
BCP Council Chris Rigby Front page Money
21 February 2024 / 23 September 2024 by chrishenderson
BCP Council has passed its budget for 2024/25, with further cuts totalling £41m. The cuts include reductions to library opening hours, plus permanent closure of King’s Park Plant Nursery. This is the ongoing result of 14 years of austerity cuts to councils’ funding from central Government – their main income source. Green councillors abstained in the budget vote. Green Group Leader Chris Rigby acknowledged council […]
Chris Rigby Community Cohesion East Cliff & Springbourne Front page Joe Salmon Kate Salmon Sara Armstrong
10 December 2023 / 19 October 2024 by chrishenderson
Councillor Sara Armstrong wrote: "What a privilege to join my Green Group colleagues [Cllr Chris Rigby, Cllr Kate Salmon and Cllr Joe Salmon] for a service of thanksgiving and peace at Bournemouth Community Hebrew Synagogue today by invitation of our Mayor Cllr Anne Filer.
Alasdair Keddie Chris Rigby Community Cohesion Front page Policing, Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour Queen's Park & Charminster Winton East
14 June 2023 / 23 September 2024 by chrishenderson
Hard-working Councillor Alasdair Keddie (Queen's Park & Charminster) joined Councillor Chris Rigby (Winton East) at the Community Harmony And Respect Meeting (CHARM) at Bournemouth University (BU). CHARM aims to improve relationships between BU students and our permanent resident communities, with a focus on minimising anti-social behaviour and environmental health issues.
Alasdair Keddie BCP Council Chris Rigby Elections Front page Joe Salmon Kate Salmon Moordown Queen's Park & Charminster Simon Bull Winton East
7 May 2023 / 23 September 2024 by chrishenderson
Here are some video, photographic and infographic highlights of the day that Kate Salmon, Joe Salmon and Alasdair Keddie became BCP Green councillors #3, #4 and #5, with two Green gains in MOORDOWN and one in QUEEN'S PARK & CHARMINSTER. This was alongside Simon Bull and Chris Rigby being safely returned in WINTON EAST with even bigger vote shares and majority percentages than last time.
Chris Rigby Climate & Ecological Emergency Front page Poole
28 March 2023 / 23 September 2024 by chrishenderson
BCP Green Councillor Chris Rigby has been quoted in the i newspaper's coverage of the Poole Harbour oil spill: "Local councillor Chris Rigby told i: 'This is unacceptable. Wytch Farm has been an accident waiting to happen for years.' Mr Rigby, who represents the Green Party on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, added that the plant was meant to be shut in 2016, but Perenco had gained an extension until 2037."
