Council to Debate Controversial Housing Strategy

1st March 2010
A new affordable housing strategy is due to be debated at a council meeting in Bournemouth - just weeks after plans for a local development drew vocal opposition from residents.

Nurseries to Cash in on New Funding Scheme

1st March 2010
Bournemouth is set to receive a 12.5% increase in central government fun

ding for local nurseries.

Fall in Funding Could Cause Council Cuts

1st March 2010
New figures obtained by the BBC point to a £8m hole in the local budget that has to be reduced by cutting both staff and services locally.

Bars Look Set to Avoid Responsibility for Binge Drinkers

22nd February 2010
A new affordable housing strategy is due to be debated at a council meeting in Bournemouth - just weeks after plans for a local development drew vocal opposition from residents.

Madeira Flights Continue Despite Mudslides

22nd February 2010
Flights out of Bournemouth Airport to Madeira have continued today despite fatal mudslides on the island killing at least 42 people.

Council Outsourcing Row Heats Up

30th November 2009
A local union chief has accused Conservative Councillors of acting in their own interests this week as disputes over the planned outsourcing of departmental services at Bournemouth Borough Council continue.