We are working to set our Council Budget for 2026/27 and we want to hear your priorities to help us shape our plans. Councils across the country are facing the challenge of increasing cost and higher demand on services. 🔗 https://t.co/zXOgUCfVvj

🛝 Our team is hard at work putting play areas back at the heart of communities 😍 🥳 In recent weeks we've installed a new swing at Green Road, fixed the carousel boards at Mandale Road, replaced platforms at Moordown Rec, and improved the slide at Littlemoor Avenue!

Thanks to our partnership with @BCPCouncil, we've awarded £80,000 to 23 groups providing warm hubs, food parcels and vouchers, community meals, cookery workshops and benefits and financial advice for people struggling with the cost of living. Read more: ⬇️ https://t.co/ZMbhrahqrC

Budget Survey 2026/27 Tell us your priorities for council services. Councils across the country are facing the challenge of increasing cost and higher demand on services. Your views will help us understand your priorities and shape our budget plans. 🔗 https://t.co/zXOgUCfVvj

It's always lovely to see our funding in action so it was great to get these pictures of The Powerhouse Poole's Upcycling Café Session as part of its Winter Warm Hub, which is funded by our BCP Food & Energy Support Fund.

Do you have questions about funding for insulation, heating? 🏠 Want to save energy and reduce bills? 💡🔥 Need advice on damp and mould? 💧 Pete from Ridgewater energy talks about support in the video below. #CostOfLivingSupport #EnergySavings @ridgewaterenergy

🌟 Friday night was all about shining a light on BCP’s incredible care leavers at the BCP STAR AWARDS. We are so proud of their achievements – from completing GCSEs, starting careers to acts of bravery. You are all stars – keep shining! ✨ #BCPStarAwards #CareLeaversMonth

🍃 We're putting green spaces back at the heart of communities for generations to come ⭐ And we've announced plans to revitalise nearly 60 acres of our stunning natural surroundings across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. More here: https://t.co/cG3vNlswFu

November 9–16 is National Supported Lodgings Week📅 Could you offer a safe and supportive home to a young person taking their first steps towards independence?🏠 Find out more by emailing 📧supportedlodgings18@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or register interest👉 https://t.co/etsjLdrF1N

Did you know we are running a SEND survey for children and their parents? Councillor Richard Burton and Benji the bear from Children's Services are here to tell you all about it. 🧸 Take part in the SEND survey: https://t.co/Nf33BFpkuq Survey closes 30 Nov 2025 #BCPSENDsurvey2025

🕊️ Join us in honouring Remembrance Day 🕊️ 🗓️Remembrance events will take place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this weekend to remember and honour those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. 🔗More info: https://t.co/tZEeXzpQZk

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Leader Live Q&A : Wellbeing

Andy Hadley, BCP Cabinet Member visited Christchurch at the end of last week to view the essential works currently taking place. Roadworks are being carried out in phases; Eastbound towards Highcliffe for the next week and then Westbound towards Bournemouth the week after.

🎆 Bonfire Night is fast approaching and Poole's fireworks are back! 😍 We've got live music & family entertainment along the Quay from 5pm before the main event gets underway at 8pm 🥳 To add to the celebrations, Poole Museum re-opens on the same day with doors open from 10am

🤗 Take our short survey and help shape how SEND support and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are delivered across education, health and the community. 🧡 Survey open from 3 to 30 November 2025. Take part in the SEND survey: https://t.co/Nf33BFpkuq #BCPSENDsurvey2025

🧒 Is your child due to start reception or transfer to a junior or middle school in September 2026? ✏️ Applications for a reception, junior or middle school place can be made from 1 November 2025-15 January 2026. Apply online at: https://t.co/pGF5hjfrHQ #SchoolApplicationBCP2026

📚 More than 800,000 items were borrowed across our libraries last year - that's roughly one every 39 seconds! ✅That's why our five-year Library Strategy commits to keeping libraries at the heart of our communities More details here: https://t.co/3A0zUITEyR

Can't tune into the session live? Post your question below. The session will be available to watch back. Questions on the theme and topics will be prioritised for this live session. #LeaderLiveBCP

📢 Join us for a Leader Live Q&A 📢 Leader of BCP Council, Cllr Millie Earl will be joined by Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, Cllr David Brown for a live social media update and Q&A focusing on the topics of Wellbeing 🔴 LIVE Tuesday 4 November 12:15pm #LeaderLiveBCP