News

Borough of Poole's Environmental and Consumer Protection Services will be helping residents prepare for BBQ season as part of National Food Safety Week.

Poole's beautiful beaches are basking in glory following the award of prestigious Blue Flag status for a recording-breaking 21st year.

Residents are to get their first opportunity to view and comment on plans for the new Hamworthy Library.

Work is due to start on the Hamworthy side of Poole Bridge as part of an ongoing project between Borough of Poole and Poole Harbour Commissioners to improve road approaches to the bridge.

Local children's author David Lindon will visit Poole Central Library on Saturday 7 June to read from the first book of his fantasy trilogy, 'The Lost Children of the Namuh and the Chamber of Souls'.

A major study of traffic movement and transport needs in South East Dorset is set to resume.

People who care for relatives who have a long-term illness or disability are invited to attend local events held by Borough of Poole as part of National Carers Week.

The public's views on highways and transport services in Bournemouth and Poole will soon be compared with others across the country, thanks to a new nationwide survey.

Beat the boredom this May half term and come along to Poole Museum for a host of fun activities celebrating Poole's natural habitats and medieval mayhem.

An exciting proposal to create three new academies in Bournemouth and Poole is being discussed as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme; an ambitious project to transform secondary education across the conurbation.

Borough of Poole Trading Standard Officers and Dorset Police have joined forces to tackle the increasing problem of illegal trading of DVDs in Poole, which damages local economy and deprives honest traders of legitimate income.

Work began today to improve the road alignment from both directions onto Poole Bridge in a joint project between Borough of Poole and Poole Harbour Commissioners.

A record breaking 34.95% of voters turned out to vote for a new Councillor for Poole's Branksome East ward following a by-election held on May 15.

In February 2008 Poole Social Services issued a questionnaire to clients who had received a piece of equipment or a minor adaptation to their home in the last 4 months of 2007.

As part of Foster Care Fortnight, (12th - 25th May) Poole Fostering Service is urging people to consider fostering and give local children and young people the much needed help and support that foster care can provide.

Poole Museum will be celebrating national Museum and Galleries Month throughout May by hosting a number of 'ideas and innovation' themed events.

Children's Services in Poole have been rated as "good" in all areas, enabled through "outstanding staff commitment and enthusiasm", according to a recent joint area review.

Local author Hilary Carter will be talking about her new book in two Poole libraries this month as part of May's mind, body and spirit theme for the National Year of Reading.

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Canford Heath Middle School has been placed in "special measures" following a recent Ofsted inspection.

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