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Jessica Toale MP
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Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West 🌊🌹 jessicatoale.com
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Proud to support "Check In, Chill Out" launched by local hoteliers including Marsham Court Hotel. Our hospitality sector showcases what makes Bournemouth special. It's more important than ever to celebrate our coastline, heritage, innovation & diversity.
As efforts continue to improve the town centre, this week's fortnightly column looks at why our local high streets matter, including my very own - Winton - which has received some exciting recent investment!
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Beyond the town centre - the importance of our local high streets
This weekend I hosted the fourth session of the Bournemouth Town Centre Citizens’ Panel – designed to give residents a bigger voice in the…
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Excellent news for Winton high street – Trove is opening a new store & B&M is taking over the former Wilko unit!
Great to see investment in our local high streets. Winton has a brilliant mix of independents & larger chains serving the community.
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'Treasure trove for unique items' to open third branch in county
On its website, the store is described as a "treasure trove for those seeking unique items", saying it is a "collective mall".
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🏠 First-time buyers in Bournemouth West to save £710! New reforms will require upfront property info and earlier binding contracts – meaning fewer collapsed sales, less wasted money, and 4 weeks cut from completion time.
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House-buying reform plan aims to cut costs and time
Under new proposals, sellers and estate agents will have to provide key information about a property up front.
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We’ve seen countless articles in the tabloids recently whipping up fear about immigration & fuelling division based on very little: patchy crime data based on some court listings, now speculation based on a couple of planning applications. Thanks @bournemouthecho.bsky.social for fact-checking this.
No rise in HMOs and no asylum hotels planned, say MP and council
JESSICA Toale has urged residents to be mindful of ‘speculation’ following concerns about hotel conversions to HMO’s being linked to asylum…
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Diversity is our strength. I pay tribute to our local churches and the work they do to welcome asylum seekers and unite the communities of people from around the world who have chosen Bournemouth as their home.
If this was a done deal, then money spent on that wasted consultation could have been much better spent elsewhere - as could the almost £1m it will cost to establish these new unwanted town councils.
In an increasingly divided world, this issue has actually united people from across the political spectrum - who have come together to say we do not want this. In continuing to ignore local opinion and proceed as planned, it is making a mockery of the consultation they ran.
I am very disappointed to see @bcpcouncil.bsky.social ploughing on with plans to introduce town council - despite clear & widespread objections from residents, councillors & local MPs, multiple petitions & a razor thin majority on the final vote last night. www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2554319...
Brilliant news - maintenance grants are coming back for students from low-income households in Bournemouth West. Scrapped in 2016, they'll now support disadvantaged students on priority courses. Funded by a levy on international fees. Full details revealed at the Autumn Budget.
BREAKING: BCP Council will receive £2.2m from the Labour Government to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping this winter.
This funding will help families and rough sleepers in BCP get the support they need.
🏥 Great news for parents: free chickenpox vaccine coming to NHS from January. Given with MMR jab at 12 & 18 months. Previously cost up to £200 privately.
This is good for Bournemouth West families. Speak to your GP about childhood vaccinations.

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What is chickenpox and who can get the vaccine?
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
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🚀 FREE business growth programme for Dorset SMEs!

30 places available starting Nov 4th - fully funded by government & @bournemouthuni.bsky.social.
✅ Expert mentoring
✅ Practical workshops
✅ Local networking

Info here: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/course...
Would you sleep rough for one night to help those experiencing homelessness? On Oct 18th, my team and I are supporting YMCA Bournemouth's BIG Sleep Easy 2025. We are raising funds for Diverse abilities. Please donate ⬇️
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BIG Sleep Easy – YMCA & Diverse Abilities
Help Jessica Toale raise money to support Diverse Abilities
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I recently attended the YES Conference in Kyiv with global leaders supporting Ukraine's future. I met inspiring young changemakers, local businesses, charities recovering stolen children, and armed forces developing cutting-edge battlefield technology.
A slightly belated video from Labour Conference 🌹

The PM's message is clear: we have a choice between renewal and decline, and we will always pick renewal.
We must step up our efforts to stop the spread of antisemitism. I continue to stand with the Jewish community here in Bournemouth. Dorset Police assured me earlier today that they are taking steps to protect Jewish residents. I have reached out to the local Synagogue to offer sympathy and support.
Everyone deserves to be able to attend their place of worship without fear of attack. The attack in Manchester today marks an incredibly tragic day for the Jewish community. My thoughts are with the families of those affected, and Jewish residents in Bournemouth who will understandably be worried.
Saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, who grew up in Bournemouth. A trailblazer for conservation who inspired millions with her belief that we can all make a difference. Find out more about her extraordinary life and legacy here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
'An extraordinary legacy': Tributes after chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies age 91
The primatologist was a
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🎨 Brilliant news! Arts University Bournemouth has been named the best art & design specialist uni outside London, rising 40 places to 60th in @guardian’s 2026 Guide. Proof that Bournemouth is a true creative hub. 👏

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AUB named best art and design specialist university outside London
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has been named the best art and design specialist university outside London.
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Pleased the govt has stepped in to block plans to outsource NHS workers in Dorset into a SubCo.

Following intensive campaigning by me, fellow Dorset Labour MPs and UNISON, national policy has changed - SubCos will only go ahead with clear union support.

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Strike vote prompts ministers to 'pause' Dorset NHS outsourcing plans
The government has halted plans to outsource Dorset NHS workers after Unison announced strike action.
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🏥 DELIVERED: 5+ million extra NHS appointments.

We promised 2 million - we delivered over 5 million across England. In Dorset, our local NHS Trust delivered 42,000+ additional treatments for patients.

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MP praises NHS for delivering 42,679 additional treatments locally
Over 5 million extra NHS appointments, operations and tests delivered in England, with 42,679 more at University Hospitals Dorset, says Bournemouth…
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Delighted to have Bridget Phillipson visit Bournemouth to hear about Tracy's inspiring work on a Changes Are Made education hub tackling knife crime. According to Tracey's surveys 61% of young people think better education opportunities will help ensure no more young lives are lost.
📚 Students! Come say hi at Bournemouth Uni Freshers Fair this Saturday. Whether you're new or returning, pop by our Labour stall. With two Labour MPs in Bournemouth it's an exciting time to get involved!
More info here: www.subu.org.uk/social/fresh...
Last week we introduced the historic Hillsborough Law - inspired by campaigns for justice for Hillsborough, Grenfell and Windrush. The legislation introduces a duty of candour with criminal sanctions, expanded legal aid for families, and a new offence of misleading the public.