News (2009)

Despite continuing bad weather, Borough of Poole is keeping the area moving and ensuring essential services are maintained effectively, working closely with neighbouring Councils and the emergency services.

Council gritters are working to keep roads open in Poole affected by the continued severe weather.

Borough of Poole is preparing to introduce a revised pay and grading structure for council employees to comply with equal pay legislation.

Borough of Poole is asking residents to help preserve Poole's heritage by updating its local list of heritage assets.

Poole residents are being encouraged to recycle their extra Christmas waste to continue the tremendous recycling rate that has been achieved throughout the year.

Anyone wanting to put on their dancing shoes in the new year can learn a few moves thanks to a dance class run by Poole Arts Development in partnership with Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts.

The first Comprehensive Area Assessment has been published and recognises that Poole's economy is strong and services for children and young people are good. There's less fear of crime than in many other areas and housing provision is exceptional.

A young person from Poole town has become the subject of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO).

Don't drink and drive this Christmas and New Year - text for the bus instead!

Dial-a-Bus passengers living in Merley and Bearwood will benefit from a new shopping destination from Monday 7 December 2009.

Poole Museum encourages people to get into the Christmas spirit this year with a host of activities taking place on 4 December.

An application by Poole Town Football Club for Branksome Recreation Ground has been considered by Poole's Planning Committee.

The Care Quality Commission has published its assessment of adult social services in Poole.

Residents across Bournemouth, New Forest, Christchurch, Poole and Purbeck are being invited to have their say on protecting the future of their coastline.

Poole artist and writer, Frances Hatch, will visit Broadstone Library on Wednesday 9 December to talk about her recent trip to Antarctica, and the work it has inspired. The talk will begin at 2.30pm.

A new body has been created to ensure vulnerable adults in Bournemouth and Poole are safeguarded from exploitation and abuse.

There is great news for shoppers this Christmas as Borough of Poole repeats its successful Park and Ride service.

Members of the Planning Committee will consider the Poole Town Football Club planning application for Branksome Recreation Ground on 2 December 2009.

Six shortlisted contractors have submitted bids to build the Twins Sails Bridge.

Councillors are to consider a proposal to give the honour of the Freedom of the Borough of Poole to soldiers of the Rifles Regiment.