DLRA Archive
Dorset Lake Residents Association 2015-2023
In 1926 DLRA (Dorset Lake Association as it was then known) was the first registered Residents Association within the then Poole Town Council. Latterly, impacted by the loss of active committee members, and the effects of the Covid pandemic, a reduced association tended to focus on Planning issues. In 2023 the decision was made to change the status of the association to Community Group, and the change of name followed to reflect that. We are taking this opportunity to rejuvenate the association, move it forward and become a much more active and vocal body with new energetic committee members.
The articles below form an archive of the DLRA activities and achievements during the period from 2015 when this website was first published, to the last AGM/SGM of October 2023.
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
Please come and join us on the 26th October!
For DLRA's 2023 AGM, 5pm-7pm at Church of Holy Angels Village Hall, 61 Lilliput Road, BH14 8JX. Local news & updates, followed by a Special General Meeting proposal to change the name of the association to Dorset Lake Community.
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
Christmas 2021 Newsletter
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 in the community are feeling and wanting – thank you. We all try to remain positive. So hopefully this Christmas will be...
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...