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Woman who gave evidence over investigation into NHS trust sent 'truly shocking' intimidating messages

05 April 2021
Woman who gave evidence over investigation into NHS trust sent 'truly shocking' intimidating messages

Woman who gave evidence over investigation into NHS trust sent 'truly shocking' intimidating messages

05 April 2021

THE chairman of a panel investigating an NHS trust that serves the New Forest has condemned “truly shocking” intimidating messages sent to a witness...


New licence considered for allowing events on Mudeford Quay

31 March 2021
New licence considered for allowing events on Mudeford Quay

New licence considered for allowing events on Mudeford Quay

31 March 2021

A NEW licence to allow events at Mudeford Quay is being considered by councillors as part of work to bring BCP Council ’s existing agreements into line...


'This is far from over' – Southampton Airport bosses will have to convince full council over runway extension plans after committee rejection

29 March 2021
'This is far from over' – Southampton Airport bosses will have to convince full council over runway extension plans after committee rejection

'This is far from over' – Southampton Airport bosses will have to convince full council over runway extension plans after committee rejection

29 March 2021

AFTER two days and almost 17 hours of debate, civic chiefs decided to put the brakes on plans to expand the runway at Southampton Airport...


Green light for new cycle paths and footways at A326 'death trap'

28 March 2021
Green light for new cycle paths and footways at A326 'death trap'

Green light for new cycle paths and footways at A326 'death trap'

28 March 2021

PLANS to build new cycle paths and footways along a major Hampshire road have been given the green light amid residents’ fears the road could become a “death trap”...


Decision on Southampton Airport runway extension still up in the air

26 March 2021
Decision on Southampton Airport runway extension still up in the air

Decision on Southampton Airport runway extension still up in the air

26 March 2021

CAMPAIGNERS called for “outrageous” plans to extend the runway at Southampton Airport to be refused at a meeting held to decide on the scheme...


Plan for homes at Steamer Point rejected despite being recommended for approval

22 March 2021
Plan for homes at Steamer Point rejected despite being recommended for approval

Plan for homes at Steamer Point rejected despite being recommended for approval

22 March 2021

COUNCILLORS have refused planning permission for the controversial redevelopment of the Steamer Point site in Christchurch with 26 flats and houses...


Council to introduce new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour "as soon as possible"

20 March 2021
Council to introduce new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour "as soon as possible"

Council to introduce new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour "as soon as possible"

20 March 2021

NEW powers to tackle anti-social behaviour across Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole will be introduced “as soon as possible”, BCP Council has said...


Plans to extend runway by 164 metres at Southampton Airport set to be approved

18 March 2021
Plans to extend runway by 164 metres at Southampton Airport set to be approved

Plans to extend runway by 164 metres at Southampton Airport set to be approved

18 March 2021

CONTROVERSIAL plans are set to be approved next week to expand the runway at Southampton Airport whose flight paths pass over parts of the New Forest...


Weekly New Forest Covid update: Six deaths as residents given reassurance over vaccine blood clot reports

17 March 2021
Weekly New Forest Covid update: Six deaths as residents given reassurance over vaccine blood clot reports

Weekly New Forest Covid update: Six deaths as residents given reassurance over vaccine blood clot reports

17 March 2021

SIX coronavirus deaths were reported in the New Forest in the latest weekly update as county health bosses reassure residents over the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine...


Council approves extra £2.5 million to manage summer visitor numbers

16 March 2021
Council approves extra £2.5 million to manage summer visitor numbers

Council approves extra £2.5 million to manage summer visitor numbers

16 March 2021

MILLIONS of pounds in extra funding has been approved by BCP Council to manage an expected influx of visitors this summer...


New plans to build homes on car park of Christchurch pub recommended for refusal

15 March 2021
New plans to build homes on car park of Christchurch pub recommended for refusal

New plans to build homes on car park of Christchurch pub recommended for refusal

15 March 2021

AMENDED plans to build homes on the car park of a Christchurch pub have been recommended for refusal...


Special meeting arranged amid concerns over sale of Waitrose car park

15 March 2021
Special meeting arranged amid concerns over sale of Waitrose car park

Special meeting arranged amid concerns over sale of Waitrose car park

15 March 2021

AN EXTRA meeting of BCP Council’s scrutiny board will be held on Monday to examine the decision to sell a public car park in Christchurch to secure the future of Waitrose in the town...


Council introduces fast-track licensing for firms wanting to serve food and drink outside

14 March 2021
Council introduces fast-track licensing for firms wanting to serve food and drink outside

Council introduces fast-track licensing for firms wanting to serve food and drink outside

14 March 2021

A ‘FAST-TRACK’ licensing system has been set up by BCP Council for businesses looking to expand into outdoor service as lockdown measures are eased...


Approval recommended for plan to build 26 homes on Coastguard site at Steamer Point

12 March 2021
Approval recommended for plan to build 26 homes on Coastguard site at Steamer Point

Approval recommended for plan to build 26 homes on Coastguard site at Steamer Point

12 March 2021

A DECISION on whether to grant permission for the controversial redevelopment of a former Coastguard complex in Christchurch will be made next week...


Waitrose car park approved for sale amid concerns store could leave Christchurch

12 March 2021
Waitrose car park approved for sale amid concerns store could leave Christchurch

Waitrose car park approved for sale amid concerns store could leave Christchurch

12 March 2021

THE sale of a publicly owned car park in Christchurch to the landlords of Waitrose has been approved by BCP Council ’s ruling cabinet to help secure the store’s future in the town...


Sister of New Milton woman who took her life while in care of NHS trust asks for Prime Minister to 'please intervene'

08 March 2021
Sister of New Milton woman who took her life while in care of NHS trust asks for Prime Minister to 'please intervene'

Sister of New Milton woman who took her life while in care of NHS trust asks for Prime Minister to 'please intervene'

08 March 2021

A NEW Milton woman has written to the Prime Minister and the health secretary calling for an investigation into the death of her sister...


'Who said that?' – complaints after mystery councillor heard to swear during meeting

25 February 2021
'Who said that?' – complaints after mystery councillor heard to swear during meeting

'Who said that?' – complaints after mystery councillor heard to swear during meeting

25 February 2021

COMPLAINTS have been made after a councillor was heard swearing during a BCP Council meeting...


Environmental push and further tax rise in opposition's proposed BCP Council budget amendments

23 February 2021
Environmental push and further tax rise in opposition's proposed BCP Council budget amendments

Environmental push and further tax rise in opposition's proposed BCP Council budget amendments

23 February 2021

THE main opposition group on BCP Council will put a greater focus on green projects and social care through its budget amendment proposals at the full council meeting tonight (Tuesday), it said...


Council denies 'influence' cash over Jesmond Avenue site in Highcliffe

22 February 2021
Council denies 'influence' cash over Jesmond Avenue site in Highcliffe

Council denies 'influence' cash over Jesmond Avenue site in Highcliffe

22 February 2021

BCP Council has denied claims it promised hundreds of thousands of pounds to Highcliffe and Walkford Parish Council should a controversial development be approved...


All you need to know about local elections in May

17 February 2021
All you need to know about local elections in May

All you need to know about local elections in May

17 February 2021

PREPARATIONS are under way in Hampshire for residents to head to the polls on 6th May...


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