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• £750million investment for BCP towns

  Investment across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is helping reshape town centres and support jobs. More than seven hundred and fifty million pounds is being invested, with new businesses opening and visitor numbers rising. Bournemouth alone has seen over thirty new businesses since last year. The council says new powers will also help bring empty shops back into use and support local high streets.

• Trethowans takes final floor at Bobby’s

  A new nine thousand square foot office is set to open at Bobby’s in Bournemouth early this summer. Trethowans has taken the second floor, which means the building’s final remaining office floor is now let. The firm says the move gives it more space, supports recruitment and shows its long term commitment to Bournemouth and Dorset. Bobby’s director Andy Birt called the deal a significant moment for the building, saying Trethowans taking the final floor strengthens the mix of tenants at the site and adds to Bournemouth’s growing role in Dorset’s legal sector.

• BCP plans overhaul of public litter bins

  Public litter bins across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could be replaced under new council plans. The proposal would modernise around two thousand eight hundred bins with larger and more standard designs. Separate dog waste bins could also be phased out and replaced with combined bins. Councillors are due to discuss the recommendations before any changes are introduced.

• Poole play park reopens after safety works

  A playground in Poole has reopened after safety improvement works. Kingston Road play area had been closed due to concerns about equipment and surfaces. BCP Council has now installed new equipment, repaired steps and laid a new surface. The work forms part of the council’s wider plan to improve play areas across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

• New law aims to protect Dorset livestock

  New laws have come into force aimed at protecting livestock from dog attacks. The changes mean worrying livestock and attacking livestock are now treated as separate offences. Courts will have stronger powers including seizing dogs involved in incidents and imposing unlimited fines. Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner says the new rules should help deter offences and encourage responsible dog ownership.