BCP Council

A PROPOSAL to demolish a commercial building in Christchurch and replace it with seven flats is under consideration by BCP Council.

THE collapse of the Yellow Buses group in the summer came as "no surprise", according to BCP Council's transport chief.

TAXI fares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area are to rise again in November – by 6% amid claims costs are forcing cabbies to give up.

TOURIST attractions, community facilities, council offices and major supermarkets are set to close on the Monday for the Queen's funeral.

CROWDS gathered yesterday to hear civic leaders make historic proclamations of the accession of King Charles III following the death of the Queen.

TAXI passengers in Christchurch might have to pay more if a fare rise requested by cabbies in the BCP Council area goes ahead.

Grieving locals can now pay their respects to the Queen in books of condolence across the New Forest and Christchurch.

The public will have the chance to pay their respects to the Queen as local books of condolence are opened in the New Forest and Christchurch.

A NEW campaign has been launched by BCP Council to combat flytipping by highlighting the problem and the penalties for offenders.

A PROPOSAL for six homes across three plots in Walkford has been rejected for the second time.

REVISED plans for 21 new homes at a Christchurch beach clifftop have been thrown out over their “unacceptable visual impact”.

INVESTIGATION works are checking the state of a vital sea structure that protects miles of local coastline from erosion.

A mum revealed how her child picked up pooh at the Quomps splash park in Christchurch after parents ignored signs for toddlers to wear swim nappies.

BCP Council has requested a £75.9m bailout after its plan to set up a commercial company to buy its 3,600 beach huts was branded a "dodgy deal".

YELLOW Buses collapsed last night (Thursday) after administrators were unable to finalise a deal to rescue the company.

A HOUSING developer has launched a bid to replace a Christchurch property and outbuilding with a block of nine flats.

A PLAN by BCP Council to set up a commercial company to buy its 3,600 beach huts has been halted by a government minister.

HIGHCLIFFE Castle is among nearly two dozen green spaces to lose out on extra protection in a proposed set of hyperlocal planning policies.

A CHRISTCHURCH mum is campaigning for better disabled access to a beach after finding it impossible to get near the sea with her buggy-bound daughter.

POLICE have dropped an investigation into a landowner accused of wrongly clearing undergrowth at the site of development proposals in Highcliffe.