Low water levels in Queen’s Park pond: “A huge amount of effort” going on, and full programme of remedial works booked, says Alasdair Keddie 5 August 2025 / 5 August 2025 by chrishenderson Councillor Alasdair Keddie (Queen's Park & Charminster) says: "The low water levels in Queen's Park pond this year have been a big concern, I would like to assure everyone that a huge amount of effort has been going on behind the scenes to try and address this. There is a full programme of works now booked in for this winter to preserve the long term future of the pond." Read more »
East Cliff & Springbourne Neighbourhood Forum and Area designation approved 24 July 2025 / 26 July 2025 by chrishenderson In a major step forward for local democracy and community-led planning, last week BCP Council's Cabinet has unanimously approved the designation of a Neighbourhood Area and the formation of a Neighbourhood Forum for East Cliff and Springbourne, This milestone follows months of dedicated community engagement, with three consultation processes and over 200 responses - a clear sign of the appetite for greater local influence and collaboration. Read more »
Over £21,000 secured for more street trees in Winton East 10 July 2025 / 14 July 2025 by chrishenderson Winton East currently has the lowest level of tree canopy cover - high branches offering shade - of any area in our conurbation. 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. Read more »
St Alban’s Church community room to be redecorated 9 July 2025 / 14 July 2025 by chrishenderson Treasure, a community group who work to support local victims of domestic abuse, have secured funding from BCP Council’s Ward Improvement Fund. They were supported in this by local 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. Read more »
More improvements secured for two Winton parks 7 July 2025 / 14 July 2025 by chrishenderson Hard-working Green councillors for Winton East, Simon Bull and Chris Rigby, arranged for the fence between the upper and lower sections of Winton Library Gardens to be removed. This follows last year’s re-opening of the lower section of the Gardens after years of work by Simon and Chris. Meanwhile, a new community information board is on the way to Fampoux Gardens between Green Road and Firbank Road. Read more »
Winton East councillors working with new neighbourhood police Inspector 12 June 2025 / 14 July 2025 by chrishenderson 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. Read more »
Travel Petition Response 6 June 2025 / 14 July 2025 by BCP Green Party Comms Team BCP Council heard a petition on Tuesday signed by residents and motorists calling for changes to local transport policies. Green Party councillors have previously engaged with members of the motorists’ group and recognise the concerns behind the petition. We are determined to ensure these voices are properly considered in future policy decisions. Cllr Kate Salmon […] Read more »
Demanding a safer beach 21 May 2025 / 14 July 2025 by BCP Green Party Comms Team With summer approaching, BCP Green Party Councillor Sara Armstrong is calling for urgent improvements to beach safety, accessibility, and environmental management. Following discussions with residents and a recent litter pick, Sara has written to council leaders highlighting her concerns about disposable BBQs, inadequate facilities, and general neglect of public spaces. “During the litter pick we […] Read more »
Reports of plan to reopen Winton Health Centre 17 May 2025 / 14 July 2025 by chrishenderson Simon Bull, Green Councillor for Winton East, has raised concerns about closures of local medical centres in the Winton area, forcing local residents to travel further to see a GP. 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. Read more »
“Never again,” says Simon Bull at 80th anniversary VE Day ceremony 9 May 2025 / 14 July 2025 by chrishenderson A Beacon Lighting Ceremony took place on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, outside BCP Civic Centre. 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. Read more »
