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Latest articles

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Work complete at brand new soft play facility

Thousands are set to benefit from the opening of a brand-new soft play facility in Boscombe.

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Start a new career in child and family social work

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s Step Up To Social Work programme is now open to applications for aspiring social workers.

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More than 100 play areas to be re-energised through major investment

Children across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) are set to benefit from revitalised play areas as part of the council’s largest ever investment into repairs.

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