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Over 500 people have already had their say on the future of our parks and green spaces in a survey which will help shape our draft Green Infrastructure Strategy.
This strategy will look at the way our green infrastructure is used and designed in the future, taking into account the way you connect with green spaces across the conurbation.
So whether you want to see more green living rooms with outdoor performances, or more rewilding across the conurbation, have your say and let us know!
Rethinking the future of parks and green spaces | Have Your Say Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)
BCP Council trial change in approach to grass management
BCP Council are trialling changes to the way some of our grass areas across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are managed by reducing the cutting schedules in certain places to allow grass and wildflowers to grow. This has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint. They will be monitoring this trial closely, with the aim of involving volunteers in wildlife and plant surveys over the coming months.
News Article (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)
The verges are becoming problematic and numerous complaints have been made and if people continue to complain then BCP will have to review their rationale for the mess along the roadsides.
One resident has commented "Grass verges! I witnessed a local dog walker allow her dog to poo in the overgrown verge in Hillside Drive, knowing it could not be seen, she walked away, if the grass had been cut I'm sure she would have made an effort to pick it up.
I support meadows with wild flowers and natural vegetation which encourages fauna & flora but leaving roadside verges to grow, just makes the area look a mess. We all take pride in our properties keeping them tidy and maintained then the council wants to encourage the opposite to potentially save money and reduce it's carbon footprint."
Transforming Cities Fund sustainable travel routes
Consultation on TCF’s proposals for 78km of green travel routes across south east Dorset is now closed.
Thank you to everyone who had their say – 27,000 people viewed the plans and 2,500 completed surveys.
As well as the new cycling and walking paths, these two key routes have a particular emphasis on improving bus infrastructure and journeys.
 
Transforming Travel - Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) programme | Have Your Say Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)
COVID-19 Summer support scheme to help vulnerable residents
A community support scheme is being extended into the summer months to help local residents and families who are facing financial hardship due to the pandemic. A government award of £251,371 has been allocated to the council to help towards the COVID summer support scheme.
Citizens Advice and BCP are co-ordinating efforts to ensure people can access a range of support they need, which includes help for residents who are struggling to afford utility bills (heating, cooking, lighting) or water bills (including sewerage).
News Article (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)
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