BCP Council

1) We're working with morebus to protect 1.3million bus journeys across our towns 🙌 Together we're maintaining existing services across all 18 currently subsidised Monday-Saturday, Sunday and evening routes. And we're improving connectivity between towns with additional services in peak times to and from Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole, Penn Hill, Lilliput, Westbourne and Bournemouth. We're really proud to have worked alongside Morebus to secure the future of these services - together we are helping keep communities connected one trip at a time. 2) BCP Council has been awarded a C1 rating, the highest possible grade from the Regulator of Social Housing. This means safer homes, better services and a stronger voice for residents. 3) Two Bournemouth shops have been closed for selling illegal tobacco and vapes BCP Council Trading Standards has secured three month closure orders for Triangle Mini Market (Commercial Road) and Kingston Market (The Triangle) after repeated illegal sales. These closures help protect residents from dangerous, unregulated products and support legitimate local businesses. Stopping the illegal tobacco and vape trade also helps keep young people safer and prevents organised criminals from profiting in our communities. 4) We celebrated our social workers who’ve completed the ASYE programme at BCP Council 🎓 The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) gives newly qualified social workers the support and confidence to grow in their roles, build strong practice, and understand the communities they’re part of. Across Adult Social Care, we support around 14,000 residents and social workers helps us continue delivering high quality, compassionate care for people and families across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Congratulations to our ASYE graduates and thank you to everyone who's supported them on their journey 👏 5) Penny the Cat was rescued at Redhill Homes Site after the flooding caused by Storm Chandra 😻 Penny is a stray cat that lives in the park and was taken in by a resident who now cares for her ❤️

We had over 1,000 suggestions when naming our gritters, and it was so hard whittling them down! These names were too good not to get some appreciation - what's your favourite? #britneyspears #gritters #milliebobbybrown #taylorswift #namesweloved

Happy New Year 🎆🌅 First #sunrise of 2026 over #Bournemouth #Christchurch and #Poole

Cake and a cuppa with our BCP Council young media ambassadors at the first ever Christchurch ElderFest. Daniel and Pat chatted about her retirement. Search BCP Council Agre Friendly Community to find out how your loved ones can get involved with our local Age Friendly Network and community. #Community #Advice #YoungtoOld

🗳️ We are looking for the next Members of Youth Parliament to represent Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. If you are interested, register for one of our Youth Voice Workshops to find out more. Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/GZ0pqYeXBS?origin=lprLink

Work has officially begun on fitting our fleet of 13 gritters with their brand-new, ice‑cold identities! We received more than 1,000 suggestions, which meant a lot of grit‑er‑ing down the list (and even more chuckling at the frosty puns! Thank you snow much to everyone who submitted a suggestion! Sir David Attenbrrr is already on duty, and the rest will be hitting the roads with their shiny new names soon. Keep your eyes peeled for more icy escapades in the new year!

💖 Rosie has some advice for teenager Natalia. Our BCP Council young media ambassadors sat down for cake and a cuppa with local residents at the first ever #Christchurch ElderFest. Search #BCP Council Age Friendly Community to find out how your loved ones can get involved with our local Age Friendly Network and #community.

We are here for you this festive season ⭐️🎄🧑‍🎄 From waste collectors to carers, park teams to food support, our people and partners are working every day to keep life moving and communities cared for.

Local resident Laurie and youth media ambassador Natalia talked about keeping busy and making the world a better place 🌍💖 Our media ambassadors met with residents at Elderfest recently to share experience and advice over cake and a cuppa. ☕️ Search BCP Council Age Friendly Community to find out how your loved ones can get involved with our local Age Friendly Network and #community

See what Emma found on her treasure hunt! ♻️One Person’s Waste is Another’s Treasure! 💎 Discover amazing pre-loved bargains at BCP Council’s New to You reuse shop. From furniture to toys, every purchase helps reduce waste and support local families. 📍 Cabot Lane Depot, Poole 🕘 Open Saturdays: 9 AM – 1 PM #BCPCouncil #NewToYou #ReuseBCP

🎄 No one should feel alone this Christmas 🤶 BCP Council is proud to lead the Age-Friendly Community network and support projects across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole – working with partners to make sure older people have access to meals, companionship, and support during the festive season. #AgeFriendlyBCP #Community

Big slay, small biz. This Christmas, let's give the BCP high streets some ✨main character energy✨! Tag your fave local spot across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to help others discover some big aura. Shop small, support local, spread the cheer 💗 #ShopLocal

🚜🛣️❄️Help Us Name Our Gritters! Our fleet of 13 gritters here in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole need names! Whether it’s “Gritty McGritface” “Usain Salt” or something totally original, your suggestion could be chosen and seen on the roads this winter. 🏆 Comment your ideas and we’ll select the best 13 and put them on our gritters - so you can see who’s who in the fleets when they are out and about gritting our road network this winter! ❄️Check our gritting routes: search BCP Council Gritting

👦🏻 POV : You are 5 and crossing the road 🚸 Ever wondered what crossing the road looks like from a child’s point of view? When we’re rushing, it’s easy to forget how limited their view really is. This Road Safety Week (16–22 November), take a moment to see the road through their eyes 👀

🎤 Our young people have important things to say, and today we hosted local school children at the BCP Council Civic Offices for workshops and a debate session in the Council Chamber. The sessions helped them learn and practice debate skills to help them express themselves with confidence. Looks like we’ve definitely got some future politicians in the making here today 👏🏻