Sarah, Author at Dorset Lake Community (DLC)

May 2024 21

Our response to BCP’s draft Local Plan

A copy of the Part B Representations Dorset Lake Community Group have submitted on BCP Council's draft Local Plan Consultation, May 2024

Jan 2024 3

Use of Whitecliff Rec car park site compound

BCP have issued a licence to JDT Utilities to use an area of open space (six parking bays in Whitecliff Recreation Ground) for a compound while they are carrying out gas mains replacement works in the area

Sep 2023 26

Please come and join us on the 26th October!

5pm-7pm at Church of Holy Angels Village Hall, 61 Lilliput Road, BH14 8JX. For the DLRA's AGM, with local news & updates, including Penn Hill's Cllr Oliver Walters - "How the BCP administration will work for you". Refreshments provided.

May 2023 15

24 hour Overnight Car Parking

BCP Council wants to change the Parking restrictions for Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch. You may well wish to consult on this, particularly if you feel you may be affected ... since in our area of South Poole, the Council want to turn the following areas/ roads into 24 hour overnight parking

Apr 2023 4

PHC Oil Spill update: Usage of Poole Harbour

Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) today published an update suggesting that water quality in the Poole Harbour area is now fit for recreational use by people & pets. The public are however requested to stay clear from Ower Bay ...

Apr 2023 3

Oil Spill update from Poole Harbour Commissioners

Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) yesterday released an update on the oil spill clean-up operation following the very sad events of last Sunday, 26th March. The clean-up operation has continued over the weekend. An estimated 140,000 litres of oily/water mix ...

Jan 2023 26

Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) Consultation Areas

BCP Council is asking for views on the potential introduction of three Public Space Protection Orders in our coastal areas, incl open spaces, highways & car parks ...

Jul 2022 21

South Poole Chairs and Consultation with BCP as a two-way Process

BCP have agreed to action a draft Consultation Process document which will be sent to us in 1 month for our initial review ...

Apr 2022 19

Reporting ASB & Crime – It’s a Numbers Game!

All too often we hear residents say “I didn’t report it because I was aware that my neighbour had”! Unfortunately this does not work if you want to receive police or other agencies support ...

Apr 2022 14

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, June 2022

A reminder that all street party applications need to be received by the council by 22nd April at the latest, together with any application to close your road during this time ...

Jan 2022 14

BCP Local Plan – Issues and Options Consultation

We would like to notify you that our BCP Local Plan Issues & Options consultation is now open. The consultation period will run for eight weeks starting on 10 January and ending on 7 March 2022 (11.59pm) ...

Dec 2021 20

‘The Cockle’ Christmas 2021

It’s been so good to hear from more Members recently, peoples likes and dislikes. It all helps to steer DLRA on the right course of what people...

Dec 2021 15

A heartfelt letter from a local Resident

I am very fortunate to be the fourth generation of a family to live within the lovely area of Poole and Bournemouth. Like my grandmother & great-grandmother before me, I have returned to enjoy retirement i a wonderful environment...

Dec 2021 11

2021 roundup from Cllr May Haines

There was a change in administration at BCP Council back in October 2020 and since then, much work has happened. We were keen to not see a repeat of the chaos over the summer season ...

Dec 2021 11

Ernie Pyle Flies by Flying Boat to Poole in December 1940

Ernie Pyle was one of the USA’s most popular news-columnists. Late in 1940, he travelled to the UK to write about the impact of WW2 and the Blitz, visiting & describing various places including Poole ...

Dec 2021 11

Planning Applications & Decisions for the period ending 3rd December 2021

Application No: APP/21/01537/F, Location: 7 Avalon, Poole BH14 8HT. Proposal: Formation of garage with recreation room over. Application No: APP/21/01566/F, Location: 34 Lilliput Road, Poole BH14 8JZ ...