News

Emergency tree works will be carried out on the A349 Gravel Hill road in Poole on Sunday, 7 February, 2010.

Winners of the 'Poole Achievement Award' 2009 were celebrated at a ceremony hosted by the Mayor of Poole, Cllr Charles Meachin, on Friday January 22.

Following the Christmas festivities, Poole residents have taken almost 400 Christmas trees to Upton Country Park for recycling.

Work is to be carried out to repair a number of potholes that have appeared in Poole Park as a result of the current cold weather.

Schools in Poole have once again gained GCSE results well above national averages according to government Performance Tables.

National Express coach services in Poole are now using a new facility.

Borough of Poole is undertaking a two-month trial of standard opening hours for all services supported by the Customer Services Centre in January and February 2010, with a view to improving overall efficiency and customer service.

A special Full Council meeting due to take place at the Guildhall this evening has been postponed due to severe weather conditions.

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.