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Plan for Play Newsletter – September 2026
There’s been a lot happening over the past few weeks as part of our Plan for Play programme – so let’s bring you up to speed …
Helping Poole Park to flourish with people and nature at its heart
Green space improvements at Poole Park are set to bring communities closer to nature, improve accessibility, and create new opportunities for wildlife to thrive …
New supplier selected to operate Churchill Gardens community café
BCP Council has selected a new supplier to operate the community café in Churchill Gardens. The Minstead Trust will take over the running of the café from January 2027 …
Zip-zip hooray! Noyce Gardens play upgrades get underway
Work is underway on a major refurbishment at Noyce Gardens – which puts the play area firmly back at the heart of the local community …
Lift-off for space-themed play upgrades at Hatchards Field
It’s all systems go for major upgrades at Hatchards Field! The play area is set for a space-themed refurbishment as part of BCP Council’s Plan for Play strategy …
‘Quacking’ play upgrades to get started at Mallard Road
A major upgrade is coming to Mallard Road play area as part of BCP Council’s Plan for Play, with a host of new play features – from spinning carousels and play panelling, to adventurous swings, slides and climbing equipment …
New adventures to get underway with major refurb of Kings Park play area
Work to transform Bournemouth’s Kings Park play area scheduled to start 1 September – with major upgrades set to bring new life to the much-loved park …
Ships ahoy! Major Hamworthy play area upgrades announced
A £190,000 refurb of Hamworthy Park play area is designed to make the space more accessible than ever before …
Plan for Play Newsletter – July/August
Cllr Sandra Moore, portfolio holder for Play Strategy here at BCP Council, updates readers with the latest project and funding news …
BCP Council’s pioneering nature work brings national leaders to Hengistbury Head
BCP shares its pioneering work to integrate nature into urban communities during a visit from representatives of the National Trust, Natural England & The National Lottery Heritage Fund …
Baiter Skatepark – final consultation 13 August *update*
Thank you to everyone who attended and shared their ideas and feedback in August. The designs have now been refined and are available to view now; they have also been re-submitted as part of the planning application process …
Damselfly-inspired refurbishment to get started at Bourne Valley play area
Bourne Valley play area is set for significant upgrades as part of our Plan for Play strategy with work getting underway next week …