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www.bbc.com/news/article... Fantastic work by BCP council and the outdoor centre volunteers.
Hengistbury Head activity centre revived by community group
The water sports centre, which has been closed since 2020, has been taken over by a community group.
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June 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article... Fantastic work by BCP council and the outdoor centre volunteers.
Under the leadership of Cllr Mike Cox, Dep. Council Leader and cabinet member for finance, Lib Dem cllrs have successfully delivered a balanced 2025/26 budget for BCP. This achievement faced minimal opposition from the Conservatives, who'd led the council into deficit during their administration.
Council tax confirmed to rise - amid 'poor' opposition to budget
COUNCILLORS voted through a 4.99 per cent council tax rise on Tuesday night along with a raft of additional cuts and efficeinces.
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk
February 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Under the leadership of Cllr Mike Cox, Dep. Council Leader and cabinet member for finance, Lib Dem cllrs have successfully delivered a balanced 2025/26 budget for BCP. This achievement faced minimal opposition from the Conservatives, who'd led the council into deficit during their administration.
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At a moment when we desperately need a fragile truce to hold, Trump’s ramblings on Gaza risk having the effect of a bull in a china shop.
The UK needs to make clear that these proposals must be rejected, and that we support international law and a two state solution based on 1967 borders.
The UK needs to make clear that these proposals must be rejected, and that we support international law and a two state solution based on 1967 borders.
February 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
At a moment when we desperately need a fragile truce to hold, Trump’s ramblings on Gaza risk having the effect of a bull in a china shop.
The UK needs to make clear that these proposals must be rejected, and that we support international law and a two state solution based on 1967 borders.
The UK needs to make clear that these proposals must be rejected, and that we support international law and a two state solution based on 1967 borders.
BCP has "transformed" its children's services, now rated "good" in its latest Ofsted inspection.
Cllr Richard Burton, member for children, said: "BCP is now a much better place for children and young people to live. Our children's services team has done very well."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cllr Richard Burton, member for children, said: "BCP is now a much better place for children and young people to live. Our children's services team has done very well."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BCP Council's children's services goes from inadequate to good
Some children were found to be
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January 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
BCP has "transformed" its children's services, now rated "good" in its latest Ofsted inspection.
Cllr Richard Burton, member for children, said: "BCP is now a much better place for children and young people to live. Our children's services team has done very well."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cllr Richard Burton, member for children, said: "BCP is now a much better place for children and young people to live. Our children's services team has done very well."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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❗ TODAY ❗
I'm proud to present my 🇪🇺 Youth Mobility Scheme Bill 🇬🇧 – a vital step to give young Brits the chance to live, work, and study across Europe.
The botched Brexit deal robbed them of these opportunities. It's time to fix that and reset our relationship with the EU.
I'm proud to present my 🇪🇺 Youth Mobility Scheme Bill 🇬🇧 – a vital step to give young Brits the chance to live, work, and study across Europe.
The botched Brexit deal robbed them of these opportunities. It's time to fix that and reset our relationship with the EU.
January 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
❗ TODAY ❗
I'm proud to present my 🇪🇺 Youth Mobility Scheme Bill 🇬🇧 – a vital step to give young Brits the chance to live, work, and study across Europe.
The botched Brexit deal robbed them of these opportunities. It's time to fix that and reset our relationship with the EU.
I'm proud to present my 🇪🇺 Youth Mobility Scheme Bill 🇬🇧 – a vital step to give young Brits the chance to live, work, and study across Europe.
The botched Brexit deal robbed them of these opportunities. It's time to fix that and reset our relationship with the EU.
Merry Christmas from all the Christchurch Lib Dems.
December 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Merry Christmas from all the Christchurch Lib Dems.
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Glad to see Richard Tice taking such care over UK fishing. It is just a shame that neither he nor any of his Reform colleagues could be bothered to show up this afternoon to my debate... on UK fishing.
November 28, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Glad to see Richard Tice taking such care over UK fishing. It is just a shame that neither he nor any of his Reform colleagues could be bothered to show up this afternoon to my debate... on UK fishing.
Odd and at the same time predictable that Broadhead is the first person quoted here...Local plan target is 1,600 homes ..govt say 3,000 so apparently BCP opposes the government www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2479010...
Council to write to government opposing 3,000 homes target per year for BCP
CIVIC leaders will write to deputy prime minister to “strongly” oppose plans to build 3,000 homes every year in Bournemouth, Christchurch and…
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December 13, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Odd and at the same time predictable that Broadhead is the first person quoted here...Local plan target is 1,600 homes ..govt say 3,000 so apparently BCP opposes the government www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2479010...
Not bad at all.
Dodworth (Barnsley) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 49.7% (-1.7)
➡️ RFM: 24.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 16.1% (-18.5)
🌳 CON: 7.1% (-6.9)
🌍 GRN: 2.8% (New)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
🔶 LDM: 49.7% (-1.7)
➡️ RFM: 24.3% (New)
🌹 LAB: 16.1% (-18.5)
🌳 CON: 7.1% (-6.9)
🌍 GRN: 2.8% (New)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
December 13, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Not bad at all.
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2477021... we might be able to rummage up a senior team, perhaps.
Indoor centre for trending racquet sports served up in Christchurch
A WAREHOUSE in Christchurch is being transformed into an indoor centre for the world’s fastest-growing racquet sports.
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December 9, 2024 at 10:49 AM
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2477021... we might be able to rummage up a senior team, perhaps.
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“Proportional representation would instantly give a lot more trust in politics because people would feel their vote actually counts.The two party system forces you to be opposites all of the time and you lose the nuance of the debate.”
Daisy Cooper
#Peston
#getPRdone
Daisy Cooper
#Peston
#getPRdone
November 28, 2024 at 12:55 AM
“Proportional representation would instantly give a lot more trust in politics because people would feel their vote actually counts.The two party system forces you to be opposites all of the time and you lose the nuance of the debate.”
Daisy Cooper
#Peston
#getPRdone
Daisy Cooper
#Peston
#getPRdone
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“The Sheer Scale of the Conservative Local Government Auditing Scandal Is Only Now Becoming Clear.
Billions of pounds in spending remains unaccounted for, with the National Audit Office unable to sign off the nation’s accounts”
#ToryCriminals
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/27/t...
Billions of pounds in spending remains unaccounted for, with the National Audit Office unable to sign off the nation’s accounts”
#ToryCriminals
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/27/t...
The Sheer Scale of the Conservative Local Government Auditing Scandal Is Only Now Becoming Clear
Billions of pounds in spending remains unaccounted for, with the National Audit Office unable to sign off the nation's accounts
bylinetimes.com
November 28, 2024 at 7:50 AM
“The Sheer Scale of the Conservative Local Government Auditing Scandal Is Only Now Becoming Clear.
Billions of pounds in spending remains unaccounted for, with the National Audit Office unable to sign off the nation’s accounts”
#ToryCriminals
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/27/t...
Billions of pounds in spending remains unaccounted for, with the National Audit Office unable to sign off the nation’s accounts”
#ToryCriminals
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/27/t...
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I know BBC One’s overnight results programme was bad this election, but I hadn’t realised it was “the first two replies haven’t noticed there are 72 Lib Dem MPs now” bad.
Today’s newsletter is on a question I get an awful lot: who are the rising stars in the Liberal Democrats?
Liberal Democrats hope party’s rising talent will cement gains
MP Helen Morgan has become a blueprint for success in garnering local support
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November 27, 2024 at 2:22 PM
I know BBC One’s overnight results programme was bad this election, but I hadn’t realised it was “the first two replies haven’t noticed there are 72 Lib Dem MPs now” bad.
This is sudden, horrible and disruptive for the residents.. feels like it happens every other year. Better sites for park homes need to be found.
From today's @bournemouthecho.bsky.social ..Iford.
November 27, 2024 at 10:17 AM
This is sudden, horrible and disruptive for the residents.. feels like it happens every other year. Better sites for park homes need to be found.
Fantastic effort
By-Election Result analysis: Fort William and Ardnamurchan
A stonking Lib Dem victory without the need for transfers, albeit a "Conservative-turned Independent-turned Lib Dem" candidate may have been pitch-perfect to pick up votes at a by-election. ballotbox.scot/result-fwa-2...
A stonking Lib Dem victory without the need for transfers, albeit a "Conservative-turned Independent-turned Lib Dem" candidate may have been pitch-perfect to pick up votes at a by-election. ballotbox.scot/result-fwa-2...
By-Election Result: Fort William and Ardnamurchan (2024)
An absolutely stonking Lib Dem victory hands them a seat without the need to pick up a single transfer, albeit their “Conservative-turned Independent-turned Lib Dem” candidate may have …
ballotbox.scot
November 25, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Fantastic effort
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Getting in the mood for more Wolf Hall 😉
November 17, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Getting in the mood for more Wolf Hall 😉
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Rain, what rain?! We’re out all weathers to make sure we meet our local residents and serve our constituents.
November 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Rain, what rain?! We’re out all weathers to make sure we meet our local residents and serve our constituents.
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Read this over my morning coffee and it’s excellent. A must read for anyone interested in voting patterns (especially gender gaps) in the 2024 GE.
Excellent work @cerifowler.bsky.social @profrosiecamp.bsky.social @annasanders.bsky.social & Rosie Shorrocks 👏
Excellent work @cerifowler.bsky.social @profrosiecamp.bsky.social @annasanders.bsky.social & Rosie Shorrocks 👏
New from me, @annasanders.bsky.social , @profrosiecamp.bsky.social and Rosie Shorrocks: some first reflections on gender & the 2024 UK election @politicalquarterly.bsky.social . More to come from the same team too- watch this space! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
November 20, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Read this over my morning coffee and it’s excellent. A must read for anyone interested in voting patterns (especially gender gaps) in the 2024 GE.
Excellent work @cerifowler.bsky.social @profrosiecamp.bsky.social @annasanders.bsky.social & Rosie Shorrocks 👏
Excellent work @cerifowler.bsky.social @profrosiecamp.bsky.social @annasanders.bsky.social & Rosie Shorrocks 👏
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2472692... Fantastic effort by councillors led by Cllr Tarling, Cllr Cox and acting town clerk James Atkinson. The purchase of the largest and busiest car park in the town will guarantee 90 minutes free parking & secure the Waitrose site for years to come.
Council secures loan to buy public car park
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council has been granted a lone to purchase the Bypass car park.
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November 16, 2024 at 12:43 PM
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2472692... Fantastic effort by councillors led by Cllr Tarling, Cllr Cox and acting town clerk James Atkinson. The purchase of the largest and busiest car park in the town will guarantee 90 minutes free parking & secure the Waitrose site for years to come.