NEWS
New plan to restore and protect Dorset’s environment
The Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy, adopted December 2025, provides a 10-year framework to help everyone work together towards a shared vision for nature recovery in Dorset …
Plan for Play Newsletter – December 2025
Welcome to the first Plan for Play newsletter. In this issue – Project overview and updates, next steps and work carried out to date …
Communities and nature to thrive under plans to improve green spaces
Councillors are to discuss ambitious plans that will open up the opportunities for nature and enable communities to flourish across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole …
Major play upgrades underway; community feedback shaping their future
Play spaces are being put back at the heart of communities, with BCP Council’s green spaces team hard at work in recent months – and even bigger things set to come in 2026 …
Frequently asked questions about the future of Solent Meads
BCP Cabinet is considering recommendations for the future creation of a mechanism to support nature recovery. One potential impact is at Solent Meads, we have prepared some FAQs to provide more information …
Baiter Skatepark drop-in session, Mon 01 December
Drop-in session, 1 December at the RNLI College, Waterfront Suite, West Quay Road – come along any time from 5pm-8pm to chat with the Baiter Skatepark project team, share your ideas and help shape the design …
Plans to revitalise community green spaces to be discussed by councillors
Three large green spaces – Erlin Farm, Millhams Mead, and Solent Meads – are set to be revitalised for nature and community use, with councillors to discuss proposals next month …
Swashbuckling fun for all at refurbished Queen’s Park play area
Now open! Repairs have been made to the existing fort structure using recycled plastic and groyne timbers alongside a brand new multi-play climbing frame and replacement swings …
Baiter Park’s new skatepark – help finalise the design!
A new skatepark is coming to Baiter Park, Poole! The initial concept designs are done – now Maverick are asking for your help by filling out the short survey (closes 15 November) …
Nature calls: collaborative strategy launched to protect Dorset’s greenspaces
BCP’s Cabinet has endorsed the Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy (Dorset LNRS), which has been created alongside Dorset Council to set out a clear vision for nature recovery across the county over the next 10 years …
Plan for Play Face to Face consultation schedule
Refurbish, replace or repurpose? We want to hear your views. Come along to a Plan for Play in-person event to share your opinions & ideas, and ask any questions; there are 12 across the region happening between 29 July – 20 August …
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole declared country’s first ‘Nature Towns’
Ambitions to deliver even more improved, and better connected green space for everyone have seen the BCP area recognised as the UK’s first official Nature Towns.