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October 2024 Newsletter
If anyone has recently walked up the pathway through Branksome Chine, they were almost certainly as saddened as I was at the numerous signs of neglect and decay. This delightful walk was gifted to the community many years ago and deserves to be properly looked after. However hard up our Council is, it must not neglect community assets like this. Members may like to pass comments to the... Read More
September 2024 Planning List
The latest planning list is now available to download here. As we move into autumn, planning activity remains steady, with several new applications submitted this month. Many of these include variation applications, which seek to adjust conditions on previously approved schemes, allowing for changes while keeping the original planning permission intact. The council continues to be strict where incorrect application types have been submitted, particularly retrospective applications... Read More
August 2024 Planning List
The latest planning list is now available to download here. While summer often brings a slowdown in new applications, August has been notably active. We’ve seen a continuation of the decision-making momentum from June and July, with a surge in applications – some substantial and others affecting Conservation Areas. In this update, we’ll cover key decisions from the past month and spotlight notable applications within the Canford... Read More
September 2024 Newsletter
Firstly, some good news! Not only has our new Secretary Andrea Charman settled in brilliantly and is fast getting me sorted out, but also an excellent volunteer has come forward to take on the vital role of Membership Secretary: welcome to Pamela Cavell. We (myself, Andrea, Vicki Moss and Antony Vickery from the Sandbanks group) met with our new MP Neil Duncan-Jordan for a very productive meeting.... Read More
July 2024 Planning List
The latest planning list is available to download here. Summer is typically a quieter period for new applications, allowing the council to address more of its planning backlog. This update highlights several important decisions made over the past month and draws attention to notable applications within the Canford Cliffs ward. Several outstanding applications have now been resolved, with most outcomes aligning with expectations, though a few surprising... Read More
August 2024 Newsletter
BCP Council now has a new leader, Millie Earl who replaces Vicki Slade who is now the MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole. Millie already knows the Association, particularly through our work on road safety matters. We will be making contact with him to make sure he knows about the Association and what it does. We will invite her to our next meeting. Her Council email... Read More