Out of darkness comes the light of hope 💚

Rachel Reeves: What the emails with letting agent tell us in licence row In several emails, the letting agent suggests they will apply for the licence on Reeves's behalf.

Yes a story about the standards of those in Public Life needs reporting but an alleged scandal concerning £945 hardly deserves the attention it's being given compared to the #Tory #Covid & #PPE misappropriation of public money nor everything about the #ReformParty.
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Whoops I deleted a post in error so am posting it again ..
Very pleased to see that the 2 MP's representing #Poole #Dorset @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social & @vikkislademp.bsky.social voted against withdrawing from the #ECHR.
Check how your own MP voted 👇
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The Search Is On for Our New Charity Partner for 2026/27 Morebus is inviting nominations from local charities to become its official corporate charity partner for 2026 and 2027.

“The #Morebus team will dedicate itself to fundraising - and will donate all the proceeds of events and other fundraising activities and initiatives to our corporate charity."
#Charity #Bournemouth #Christchurch #Poole #Dorset
www.morebus.co.uk/search-our-n...

More details of the owner etc.. can be found here www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article... or on the "Rightmove" website.
#Sandbanks #Poole

It's regrettable that more people aren't able to watch the many Committees & Westminster Hall debates where facts are laid bare & discussed often far better than in the main Chamber and would also better understand the work of their MP's rather than relying on party rhetoric & PR social media posts.

What a brilliant and well considered project to bring back #salmon to our #chalk #streams.
projectwhitehart.com

New Dorset Innovation Park company launched to accelerate defence and clean energy growth A new era begins at Dorset Innovation Park (Winfrith Newburgh, Wool) with the launch of Dorset Innovation Park Ltd – a dedicated company established to accelerate the site’s transformation into a lead...

Just watched #BBC Politics South on which MP @tomhayesmp.bsky.social praised @bcpcouncil.bsky.social Admin 🤯 & others on topics which had no input from him & no Gov't funding & of course he's also against #BCP joining this Innovation 👇 via his Govt's #LGR. 🤷
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/new-dor...

That would have to apply to all of them including Farage himself.

Some serious food for thought for Local Authorities & #Community led #GreenEnergy projects.
#Solar #Wind

Safer Parks for Women and Girls Safer Parks for Women and Girls

Making parks and similiar public spaces safer and more inclusive for women and girls @makespaceforgirls.bsky.social www.greenflagaward.org/resources/sa...

Abbotsbury Swannery cancels Halloween event amid bird flu fears Abbotsbury Swannery closes for winter a week early amid fears of bird flu in the colony.

#BirdFlu #AvianFlu #Dorset Warning ...
"The swannery will be closing a week early, as from today, and will reopen on 14th March for the 2026 season."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What a wonderful way to bond as a family whilst making so many memories to be cherished in later life 🫶

BCP Council launches local energy plan Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has launched a new Local Area Energy Plan on the International Day of Climate Action. The plan aims to make energy across the three towns more sustainable a...

@bcpcouncil.bsky.social is one of the first two local authorities in the South West, alongside Cornwall Council, to complete a Local Area #Energy Plan. The document will guide investment, retrofit homes, promote #activetravel, and strengthen the local energy network. 👏
news.bournemouthone.com/84242/

Drones Help Dorset Fishery Scoop National Leadership Award - UK Fishing Industry - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News Drones help Dorset fishery protect shellfish stocks and local fishermen, earning Poole Harbour Clam and Cockle Fishery the MSC Ocean Leadership Award

Brilliant news 👏👏
The #Poole Harbour Clam & Cockle Fishery here in #Dorset has been awarded the Ocean Leadership Award for 2025 for its innovative use of #drones.
thefishingdaily.com/uk-fishing-i...

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) | The Wildlife Trusts The Wildlife Trusts believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of wildlife in their daily lives, that’s why we’re committed to putting equality, diversity and inclusion at...

A few years ago I would have jumped at the chance but I'm sure that there are lots of people out there who're still able to get more than an inch or two off the ground and hit the road running 👇
#Jobs #Careers #Wildlife
www.wildlifetrusts.org/our-commitme...

Video shows Labour candidate 'remove rival party leaflet' from resident's letterbox A video has been circulating online appearing to show Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Bournemouth removing a leaflet from somebody’s…

Oh dear Tom ...
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MP expresses concerns to government over new town councils Mr Hayes described the decision as undemocratic, in agreement with all opposition councillors, including Labour.

So it appears we have swapped a #Tory MP for a #Labour MP who goes crying to the teacher. Maybe he should reflect on the day he was caught in an undemocratic act of removing opposition candidates election literature from resident letterboxes!
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2556193...

Thanks to the Aviva Community Fund & our public fundraiser we're now starting to distribute multiple Swift boxes to the local Swift networks here in south Dorset. This week we delivered 20 to the Wimborne Swift Group & with 100 more on the way we’ll get these out soon @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

MP slams government for making 'disastrous' visa rule changes Poole MP Neil Duncan-Jordan slams UK government’s new skilled worker visa rules, warning higher salary threshold and ILR changes threaten health…

Good to see the #Labour MP for #Poole
@neilduncanjordan.bsky.social standing up for skilled worker visa holders that so vital services rely on both locally and nationally.
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2555861...

Fatal road crashes report could be a vital step Fatal road crashes report could be a vital step toward meaningful change for victims, leading personal injury lawyer says

This is being discussed in the HoC chamber today during the "Sentencing Bill Committee Stage" debate and has had a lot of cross party support.
We live in hope that justice and sentencing will actually match such devastating crimes.
www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

SAMEE disability charity helps interns to self-employment SAMEE helps people who are neurodivergent explore the possibility of self-employment.

The only disappointing thing about this heartwarming story is that it's only now being recognised and long held stigmas being addressed.
#Neurodivergent
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Cate Blanchett: In praise of the humble seed The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

It's great to see #seed collections getting #Hollywood "A" list support in their work to restore #environments around the world that are under threat.
#Nature #Ecosystem #Restoration
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Tadnoll nature reserve wetlands are to be restored to help wildlife Dorset Wildlife Trust is re-wetting areas of peatland that were previously drained for forestry.

Another great example of @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
making a difference for the #environment & #wildlife and by becoming a member you can make a difference too.
www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/become-member
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Government U-turns on support for bird-friendly swift bricks in new homes Housing minister Steve Reed refuses to back mandating measure, despite giving support while in environment job

This is way beyond crazy @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social Bmouth
you state that you support animal welfare so why not support #swift bricks in new builds for the welfare and to ensure the future of much loved birds?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

£1.4million cash pot available for community projects More than £1.4million is available to support community projects across Bournemouth and Poole.

📢 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole #BCP Council is inviting #residents, #businesses and #community groups to apply for the seventh round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Portion Funding.
Deadline: 15 December 2025.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...

📢 Absolutely Brilliant News - Congratulations to the whole team at @harbourbirds.bsky.social based right here in #Poole #Dorset! 👏👏👏

Absolutely Alex, there was a lot of interesting stuff that came out of the woodwork last night and a very pleasant change not having to hear Beesley give his usual Borough of Bournemouth history lessons & Butt not trying to dictate proceedings!

Audit and Governance Committee 16th October 2025 6.00pm | BCP Council YouTube video by BCP Council

I trust that all #BCP Council residents, Cllr's & local MP's listen to Adam Richens the Statutory 151 Officer/Director of Finance responses to questions regarding the 4.99% uplift in Council Tax because he dispels much of the misinformation spread by mischief makers.
www.youtube.com/live/zd4XzGh...

Well worth all local councillors, youth workers etc.. etc.. taking time out to read or at least taking a look at the picture. 👇