Community Cohesion East Cliff & Springbourne Front page Sara Armstrong
12 March 2024 / 22 October 2024 by chrishenderson
Councillor Sara Armstrong (East Cliff & Springbourne) has received confirmation from BCP Council's Road Safety Team that School Crossing Patrol Officers are likely to be made redundant in the longer term, in favour of automated engineering measures.
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Children & Young People Joe Salmon Kate Salmon Moordown Parks, Beaches & Open Spaces
12 March 2024 / 21 September 2024 by chrishenderson
Green Party councillors for Moordown Joe Salmon and Kate Salmon have worked with council officers to ensure that new play equipment is installed at Moordown Recreation Ground. Last year there was another arson attack (see photo inset) on new play equipment which had previously been left uninsured by BCP Council.
Alasdair Keddie Queen's Park & Charminster Streets
29 February 2024 / 21 September 2024 by chrishenderson
Life-expired streetlights on Wessex Way have been renewed, following concerted pressure from local councillor Alasdair Keddie.
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 […]
Alasdair Keddie BCP Council East Cliff & Springbourne Policing, Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour Queen's Park & Charminster Sara Armstrong
17 February 2024 / 22 October 2024 by chrishenderson
Green Councillors Sara Armstrong (East Cliff & Springbourne) and Alasdair Keddie (Queen's Park & Charminster) visited BCP Council's CCTV Team recently. [Picture: Sara with Tony Gleason, team manager] The team are based at Madeira Road Police Station and manage a network of over 700 cameras. Sara Armstrong said: "We were in awe of the incredible work they do to keep us safe, and help the police with their investigations."
Children & Young People East Cliff & Springbourne Front page Parks, Beaches & Open Spaces Sara Armstrong
12 February 2024 / 23 September 2024 by chrishenderson
Since the election, Councillor Sara Armstrong has been working tirelessly to establish whether money from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) can be used to improve the environment of Knyveton Gardens. She was delighted to hear that her application for £50,000 has now been successful.
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.
BCP Council Front page Joe Salmon
31 October 2023 / 23 September 2024 by chrishenderson
BCP Council’s Green Group plans to bring a motion supporting calls for a ceasefire and instructing the council to be ready to offer support for those displaced and affected by the events taking place. The motion, which reflects the group's dedication to fostering understanding, support, and unity in times of conflict, is aimed at promoting peace and empathy in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine.
BCP Council Front page Joe Salmon Policing, Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour Sara Armstrong
14 September 2023 / 23 September 2024 by chrishenderson
In a unanimous decision, BCP Council has passed a motion proposed by Green Councillor Sara Armstrong, aimed at addressing the pressing issue of knife crime in our communities. The motion was seconded by Moordown Green Councillor Joe Salmon, one of several new Green councillors who joined the council this May.
Alasdair Keddie Children & Young People Queen's Park & Charminster Streets
7 July 2023 / 21 September 2024 by chrishenderson
Councillor Alasdair Keddie met with the Headteacher of Park School – an independent school situated in the heart of Queen’s Park. As with most schools in the area, there are issues around school run congestion, parking and noise. Alasdair and Mrs Dowler had a solutions–focused conversation covering: •Creating a Community Engagement Officer role to improve […]
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