BCP Council wants to hear views in its ongoing Issues and Options Consultation, which is part of the process in developing a draft Local Plan for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
A planning application has been submitted by BCP Council for improvements to be made to the bridge across the railway line on Glenferness Avenue.
Bournemouth is the 4th best place to throw a garden party in the UK just behind Bristol, Southampton and London according to a new survey.
The first residents, who have been waiting on the council’s housing register, are ready to move into nine brand-new council homes in Charminster, Bournemouth.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is transferring patients to the Village Hotel in Bournemouth to free up beds.
Bournemouth & Poole College is offering adults in Dorset the chance to upskill or re-train through government funded Train4Tomorrow skills bootcamps.
They are designed to meet regional skills gaps in digital and technical sectors.
As part of the Train4Tomorrow programme, ten training providers across the South West, including Bournemouth & Poole College, are offering adults access to 12-16 week intensive training courses to help them to boost existing skills or retrain for free.
The courses are open to adults aged 19+ who are employed or self-employed, career returners or those who have been unemployed for less than 12 months and looking to upskill or re-train.
Bournemouth & Poole College is offering free 12-week bootcamps in welding and marine electrical. Both courses are taught two days a week, and offer a guaranteed interview with a local employer upon completion.
The bootcamps have been developed alongside industry partners to upskill adults who have no prior experience in the sectors, and are looking to retrain for a new career.
The college’s welding bootcamp introduces learners to equipment and materials for Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, as well as engineering skills including drawings, measuring, and marking. No experience is needed prior to joining the course.
The bootcamp in marine electrical offers an introduction to installation, commissioning, and repair works for marine electrical systems and vessels, and principles of marine electrical engineering. The bootcamp is designed for anyone interested in working in the marine industry, with no prior experience needed.
Simone Tyrie, Employment & Skills Project Coordinator at Train4Tomorrow, says: “The Train4Tomorrow programme offers adults in Dorset access to free and flexible training programmes with little or no experience required. The courses, which are worth up to £3,000, have been developed in response to regional skills gaps and help to support people into secure and well-paid employment. As well as being free, the courses run for an intensive 12-16 weeks, meaning people juggling employment, and or careering responsibilities can gain skills really quickly, and start putting them into practice as soon as they complete the course.”
During the bootcamps, learners will gain practical skills and knowledge in welding or marine electrical to prepare them for progression onto an apprenticeship, further study, or employment.
One learner who has taken advantage of the opportunity to retrain in welding is Jac Bunney.
Jac reflects: “I loved metal work when I was at school in the 80s, but a career in welding just wasn’t something which was considered an option for girls back then.”
After trying her hand at a number of different careers, Jac wanted to pursue metal work which she remembered enjoying in her school days.
Jac says: “Now that my children have grown up and left home, I felt it was time to do something for me. I absolutely love it and it’s definitely the way I want to take my career.”
Nigel Smalley, Director of Learning for Engineering & Construction at Bournemouth & Poole College, says: “Train4Tomorrow bootcamps offer a fantastic way for adults to learn new skills and pursue a new career. It will be brilliant to see learners upskilling in something they’re passionate about, and launching a career in what they love.
“The bootcamps are also crucial in helping employers meet industry demands, and encouraging more people in the area to develop in-demand technical and digital skills. We are delighted to be partnering with local employers Sunseeker and Iracroft to fast-track our learners to interviews, and meet local labour needs.”
If you’re looking to learn new skills or to update your existing knowledge visit train4tomorrow.org.uk to discover a range of digital and technical courses. If you’d like to apply directly to the courses at Bournemouth & Poole College, starting on the 18th January (Welding) and 19th January (Marine Electrical), go to thecollege.co.uk/skills-bootcamps
Three men have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Bournemouth.
Fire crews are dealing with an incident at the Haven Hotel in Sandbanks.
Four people have been arrested and a murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Bournemouth.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are to see one of the lowest Council Tax increases in the country as part of BCP Council’s budget proposals.
A man has died whilst crossing the A31 westbound carriageway after his car collided with the central reservation on Friday evening.
A woman in her 70s has died following a road traffic collision in Airfield Way, Christchurch.
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder following the death of a man at an address in Christchurch.
Four new electric refuse vehicles are now collecting waste across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Bournemouth’s popular Christmas Tree Wonderland has been hailed a resounding success for 2021, with hundreds of thousands of visitors coming to marvel at the illuminating displays lighting up the night sky from 19 November 2021 – 2 January 2022.
Therapy teams at the Royal Bournemouth and Poole hospitals are appealing for the return of therapy equipment so it can be reused and recycled for other patients.
Late-night Christmas shoppers, residents and visitors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to benefit from a whole range of festive travel offers over the next few weeks including free parking on selected days, discounted bus tickets and free bike rides.
Two new restaurants have opened at Castlepoint shopping centre in Bournemouth this week.
Holdenhurst Road between Lansdowne Roundabout and Station Roundabout in Bournemouth will be closed all this week to vehicles.
An 18-year-old woman is in hospital with injuries that are believed to be life-threatening following a road traffic collision in Poole.
Christmas is officially back in Bournemouth with the opening of Christmas Tree Wonderland today.
Multiple-occupancy houses and licensed premises were targeted during a day of action as police and partner agencies came together to tackle anti-social behaviour in Bournemouth.
The eastbound entry slip road at the ‘Verwood Junction’ is closed to traffic from 29th October till November 2022.
Officers investigating a road rage incident in Wimborne are appealing for a driver involved and anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
Love was in the air at the weekend as Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf played host to its first wedding couple on Saturday.
Additional Police resources will be in place across Dorset with agencies reminding people to respect each other and behave responsibly while enjoying the game
Green spaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are benefitting from an increase in biodiversity due to BCP Council’s change in grass management, the council is claiming.
Two BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism students at Bournemouth University have been nominated in the Independent Radio News awards in association with Sky News.
Officers investigating a sexual assault in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to speak to
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has entered into a new partnership with Tricuro, which provides care support for Dorset Council and BCP Council, to reach more vulnerable people with potentially life-saving fire safety advice
Improved greener travel options linking Bournemouth and Christchurch with the installation of new and upgraded cycle paths and footpaths through Kings Park is set to get underway
The local beach check app developed to help beach-goers check busy beaches following a surge in visitors last summer is set to go national after being backed by central government
Scott Parker has been appointed as the new head coach at AFC Bournemouth
Three new modern family homes have been developed by BCP Council’s housing delivery team at a former garage site in Ibbertson Way, Strouden Park, Bournemouth
Future regeneration plans for Boscombe took centre stage in a visit this weekend by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP
The Festival Coast Live! outdoor pop-up entertainment and activity programme kicks off this Saturday
A man in his 20s who was cycling on Charminster Road is in a critical condition after being involved in a collision
Officers investigating an assault on a member of staff at a restaurant in Bournemouth are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to
James Blunt’s gig at the BIC has been rescheduled to July 22nd following the extension of the coronavirus restrictions
Officers investigating a fail-to-stop collision in Bournemouth are appealing for anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.
More overnight and weekend closures are coming to Wallisdown Road as part of major improvements for the area
Games, prizes, training and bike servicing will all be on offer at the BCP Seafront Rangers Cycle Awareness Day on Saturday 26 June at the Pier Approach, Bournemouth
A man has indecently exposed himself to two teenage girls in Redhill Park at the weekend.
New dates have been announced for some upcoming events at Upton Country Park
Four senior level positions have been appointed at BCP Council subject to approval.
A new route from Bournemouth Airport to Liverpool will launch on July 10th as part of 12 new routes offered by easyJet.
Officers carrying out enquiries to locate a missing teenager who was last seen in Bournemouth are appealing for information from the public to help find her.
Detectives investigating a report of sexual assault in Bournemouth town centre are appealing for information and are looking for a man they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is now recruiting for its upcoming Prince’s Trust Achieve programme.
Around 3500 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents will soon be receiving a questionnaire for the National Highways & Transport Public Satisfaction Survey.