Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council4 Apr 2026Food waste collections to roll out after deadlineBCP Council was given more than £2m as part of the government's Simpler Recycling scheme.4 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Cliff safety improvements could take two yearsStabilisation work at East Cliff is due to be completed a year later than originally expected. 4 Apr 20263 Apr 2026Goats pulled from events after rough handling The animals will no longer appear at public events after footage showed them being dragged along the ground at a Christmas fair.3 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Separate dog waste and litter bins to be phased outBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council will install single bins for dog waste and litter. 1 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Pier scraps entry fee after visitor increaseThe move aims increase footfall, support tourism, and strengthen the local economy.31 Mar 202631 Mar 2026£122m plan to improve council homes approvedRepairs, upgrades and energy efficiency improvements will be carried out across Bournemouth and Poole over the next five years31 Mar 202631 Mar 2026More than 200 sign petition to save damaged libraryCharminster Library was shut in December following the partial collapse of the ceiling.31 Mar 202630 Mar 2026Where are elections taking place in the South?Here is everything you need to know about what is happening in the local elections in the south.30 Mar 202628 Mar 2026Pirate-themed playground set for £130k improvementsWork on the Canford Cliffs site, known as Treasure Island, will begin in April, a council says.28 Mar 2026...