BPCCRA Newsletters

Turning my attention again to our monthly newsletter, I note that the year is slipping by yet various persistent agendas, whether international, national, or local, seem to have moved along little with no clear-cut solutions in sight! Whether it is fuel prices and the general cost of living at one level, immigrant boats, rough sleeping, local regeneration issues at another, or more specific to BPCCRA, the future of … Read More

After quite a remarkable summer, we seem to be approaching autumn but in a less than usual way. Rather than the appearance of russet in many of our trees, we are seeing some green in our garden lawns, thanks to some recent rain. Residents might even think about cutting this grass which has been a brownish yellow for the last few months. The fact that our Newsletter arrives … Read More

Summer seems to have been with us for quite a while, with glorious sunshine, swimmable seas and endless opportunities to enjoy a coffee, a drink or a meal in the open air. That said there is always another side to this ‘dream picture’: overflowing bins, discarded bottles and food wrappers, uncleaned streets and cars parked just about everywhere within ten minutes of the beach. This is contemporary England! … Read More

Summer is now upon us and our beaches, parks, gardens and chines are busy with both residents and visitors making the most of the sunshine which, thankfully, has been in excellent supply. One recent highlight was the unveiling of the new Pinecliff Gardens shelter mural. Thursday 2 July saw around 35 people including Councillor Tracey Newman Mayor of Poole, BCP officials and ward councillors John Challinor and Gavin … Read More

JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER June is disappearing fast but personally I’m not sure that summer has finally arrived given the recent swings in the weather we’ve all experienced, although temperatures now begin to suggest a swim in the sea could well be on the cards! As the month draws to a close I wanted to share a brief update on a few upcoming events and association developments. A fuller … Read More