News (2007)

Borough of Poole joined forces with the Police and other agencies for a national day of action against dodgy tarmac gangs, cowboy builders and other rogue traders.

To celebrate the approach of Bike Week the Borough of Poole has invited the 'Company of Cyclists' to bring their 'Get Cycling' Roadshow to Poole Park cycle track, next to the cricket pavilion, on Sunday 10 June from 10.30am to 4.30 pm.

Borough of Poole has had a further four car parks accredited with the nationally recognised 'Park Mark' Safer Parking Scheme Award.

Talbot Combined School has been described as an improving school following a visit by Ofsted.

Borough of Poole's Environmental and Consumer Protection Services is taking information about 'Smokefree' and littering to Poole Quay on Saturday June 2, from 11am to 3pm.

Borough of Poole's new mobile library can now be seen around the streets of Poole with its unique, eye-catching design making it easy for residents to spot.

An eight member Cabinet team has been appointed following a special meeting of the Council.

Borough of Poole's brand new mobile library can now be seen around the streets of Poole with its unique, eye-catching design making it easy for residents to spot.

Borough of Poole Adult Social Services is organising a range of activities between 11-17 June as part of National Carers Week.

Borough of Poole is working with Poole Police to ensure that local beaches are not blighted by underage drinking this summer.

Borough of Poole is holding a series of free, fun activities between 26 May -2 June to launch the refurbished Central Library and the new quick-read best-seller collection called '7 Days'.

The Leader of Borough of Poole has called for a reform of the Government's system of funding council services at a national conference for senior figures in Local Government.

Borough of Poole is offering free courses as part of Adult Learners' Week running from 19 - 25 May.

Poole's ranking as Britain's top beach destination has been confirmed as it receives the prestigious Blue Flag for a recording-breaking twentieth year.

Councillor Jeff Allen has been elected as Poole's 759th Mayor at this year's Mayor Making Ceremony.

Poole has taken the final decision to go ahead with ambitious plans to change the age of transfer for pupils going to secondary school in the Borough

Local elections for Poole will be held on May 3 2007 and residents will be able to access results of the voting as they are announced by going to boroughofpoole.com.

Local people's memories and mementoes of Poole will be a major focus of the refurbished Poole Museum when it re-opens in early July.

Borough of Poole Adult Social Services and the Parkinson's Disease Society are working in partnership to provide a free study day available for anyone who cares for a friend or relative with the disease.

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