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Our magazine is the widely read by the membership and beyond. The print run is between 2600 and 3000 depending on the season currently but the readership is considerably more.

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Pine Cliff Gardens

Pinecliff Garden is situated on the cliff top close to the car park at the side of Canford Cliffs library. The views are magnificent, looking seawards one can see as far as Hengistbury Head to the left and Old Harry Rocks to the right.

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Latest News, Planning Lists & Newsletters

June 2025 Newsletter

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The year flies by, its summer; but the issues the Association faces don’t go away. Planning proposals that if passed, will further degrade our area continue to role in (just read John H’s May report!). We battle to get the modest amounts of BCP’s “Improvements Money” spent on key items that really will improve our area such as the road safety issues that Vicki is persistently pointing... Read More

May 2025 Planning List

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The latest planning list is available to download here.   May has been relatively quiet in terms of new planning submissions, but there has been a noticeable increase in approvals issued. This appears to reflect the gradual clearing of the postportal backlog and a return to more consistent decision-making timeframes by BCP Council. Site intensification and redevelopment remain persistent themes, often raising concerns around scale, character, and... Read More

May 2025 Newsletter

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Following our well attended AGM, I am pleased to list the associations officers for 2025/ 2026. They are: Chairman: Peter Schroeder Vice-chairman and secretary: Andrea Charman Treasurer: Stanley Peters Planning Officer: John Harkness Membership Secretary: Pamela Carvell Pines & Chines editor: Annabel  Stemp Pines & Chines Advertising manager: John Gunton Special Projects: Vicky Moss In addition, we have again co-opted Roy Pointer to continue leading our various... Read More

April 2025 Planning List

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The latest planning list is available to download here.   April was relatively quiet in terms of planning activity, although several new applications were submitted and two notable appeals were decided. The newly launched BCP Planning Portal is now operational, following a transitional period earlier this year. Ongoing trends continue to include site intensification and redevelopment, often raising concerns around scale, character, and sustainability. While some proposals... Read More

March 2025 Planning List

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The latest planning list is available to download here. This month has seen changes to the BCP Planning Portal infrastructure, which have made retrieving information and tracking important applications more challenging. Due to this system upgrade, there was a period of downtime in the application process, resulting in a particularly busy March after a quieter February. The significant applications this month reflect the ongoing trend of site... Read More

April 2025 Newsletter

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A very brief one this month; Just to remind everyone that this Saturday, 12th April is our AGM. Location: Canford Cliffs Village Hall Time: 10am As well as the usual business of the AGM we have three guest speakers; Our Poole MP, Neil Duncan Jordan Our Ward Councillor; John Challinor (supported by his fellow Ward Councillor Gavin Wright) The mayor of Christchurch; Councillor Paul Hilliard They will... Read More