Boscombe West Liberal Democrats

Boscombe Crescent - Railings or not?

2011-01-21T10:56:00.000+00:00

There has been much discussion recently about the new plans for Boscombe Crescent. The plans were drawn up after several consultative workshops and a successful request for 50k from the council. When the plans were submitted for planning permission there was an objection from a local resident who felt that the railings would not make the area feel safer as desired and may instead make people

Do I live in a “House in Multiple occupancy” ?

2011-01-21T10:39:00.002+00:00

You may be living in an HMO if you live in a house or flat that is occupied by more than one household. This could include: Bedsits, houses and flatshares, with separate tenancy agreements, hostels and B&B’s that are not just for holidays.It is not always easy to work out whether you live in an HMO or not. If unsure, contact us.HMO landlord responsibilitiesfire safety alarms in placeproperty

Housing

2011-01-16T21:12:00.002+00:00

Housing Housing is the issue which underpins most of the problems in Boscombe. Poor planning over many years has led to a dominance of single person units and bedsits. The Lib Dems in Boscombe are making representations to make sure that planners understand the impact of allowing one type of housing to dominate, and plan for a more mixed community in the future. Zero tolerance for Rogue

Cleaner Streets

2011-01-16T20:57:00.002+00:00

The Liberal Democrat team, are campaigning for better disposal of large items and better arrangements for bins. We have some of the highest charges in the country to get rid of large items, and with few people having cars in the area people cannot get to the tip. Lisa has been pushing for cheaper ways to dispose of large items. The storage and management of bins in the most densely populated

Public Safety

2011-01-16T20:56:00.000+00:00

There has been a concerted effort in recent years to address the problems of crime in the area and this has resulted in a decrease in crime which is testimony to everyones hard work in the area. We cannot afford to be complacent. The team all live in the area and like many of you have been witness to, or the victim of crime. Lib Dems want to see Boscombe continued to be prioritised for action

Inadequate toilet facilities and washing facilities

2011-01-03T21:26:00.002+00:00

Landlords of Houses of Multiple occulancy have extra responsibilities The landlord's most important responsibilities are to ensure that:proper fire safety measures are in placethe property is not overcrowdedthere are adequate cooking and washing facilitiescommunal areas and shared facilities are clean and in good repairthere are enough rubbish bins.These rules exist to ensure that people

Unacceptable housing

2011-01-03T20:19:00.000+00:00

We are concentrating on housing standards at the moment and looking at problems people experience with their housing. Whilst talking to residents in some flats today I came across a needle left on a stairwell. I have reported this to environmental health. Please let us know if you are experiencing these or other problems with your housing.

2010-12-06T15:23:00.000+00:00

Open publication - Free publishing - More boscombe

2010-11-25T13:57:00.000+00:00

Battistinis, December ‘Retro Revival’ . . . . . . . . . Get ready and BE QUICK is all we can say!!!!!!! The next instalment of the ever popular 'Battistinis Retro Revival' will be the Christmas Special occurring on Sat 18thDecember 2010. We would love you to join us for an exquisite evening of true yesteryear 40’s & 50’s beauty and styling with a good old scoop of fun and

Coda and the People's Millions

2010-11-11T12:18:00.000+00:00

Coda, based in the New Forest are the organisation which supports the brilliant Boscombe Orchestra for children, The fiddle orchestra, which has helped lots of local children learn the violin and be part of concerts all around town. They are going to be on the People Millions to get help converting buildings to provide music therapy at their HQ and you can help by voting, please click the link

I voted against

2010-11-10T21:59:00.000+00:00

Here is the decision on outsourcing at tonights meeting. I voted againstCllr Lisa NorthoverMouchel Partnership set to commence on 1st DecemberTonight (Wednesday 10th November), Full Council approved the award of an Incremental Partnership Contract to Mouchel, for an initial period of 10 years, with a proposed contract start date of 1 December 2010.The partnership is made up

Lib Dems Campaign to Evict Rogue Landlords in Boscombe

2010-10-20T13:04:00.002+01:00

Boscombe Lib Dems back the Shelter Campaign to Evict Rogue Landlords. We want to make this campaign real in Boscombe and are looking for your help in telling us about your experience and providing photographs of housing problems. Here is the information about the Shelter campaign:Over the past 10 years, the private rented sector has been the fastest growing type of housing in the UK and

Boscombe Life Drawing Group

2010-10-15T14:17:00.001+01:00

the next two Saturday sessions are booked and the dates are October 23rd and November 27th. 1.15 - 3.45pm. Both sessions at the Wellspring Centre Haviland Road and the cost is £10. Further details from Sarah Humby humbysarah@yahoo.co.uk We also have a facebook page http://www.facebook.com/?sk=nf#!/group.php?gid=138109289538044

Boscombe Book of Year Author

2010-10-15T14:16:00.003+01:00

Reading New Work at Poole LitFestBoscombe based author Tricia Walker will be hosting an event in The Studio at Poole Lighthouse at 12pm on Saturday 30th October where she will be reading from her current work as well as extracts from Benedict?s Brother selected by readers and talking about her success to date. The event is part of ?Dorset Delights? in which 12 authors including Sarah

New Shops and galleries in Boscombe

2010-10-15T14:15:00.002+01:00

New Shop Love From Hetty & Dave between Boscombe and Pokesdown - check it out now! http://lovefromhettyanddave.blogspot.com/2010/10/shop-shenanigans.html New Gallery Workshops, galleries, function rooms and photographic studios run by artists for artists as part of a Social Entrepreneur project dedicated to creating positive social change.At the Central Boscombe site we have approx 6000 sq/

Free chiropractic treatment to serving members of the Armed Forces along with Emergency Services workers

2010-10-15T14:14:00.002+01:00

in their state of the art teaching clinic. In addition, members of the Territorial Army and Reserves are entitled to a 30% discount on treatments. For further information please contact the The Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) Clinic, 01202 436200.

Fibrecity - not yet..

2010-10-15T14:13:00.001+01:00

. Fibrecity are behind with their installations and that that they are only going to be fully installing customers in the BH11 area until the end of the year. At the beginning of next year they will be releasing install dates to us for the remaining areas in Bournemouth

Vintage market, in the Cresent

2010-10-15T14:12:00.000+01:00

Vintage market, in the Cresent 28th October 10am - 3pm As well as a vintage market, we would like this to be a place where you can buy unique handcrafted goods. If you have any questions, or would like to get involved contact Sara Cheng Grove Studio07786 310883saraleecheng99@hotmail.com or sally coulson Boscombe Project officer 07500 224549 sally.coulson@bournemouth.gov.uk

Crafty Fox Collective

2010-10-15T13:58:00.002+01:00

Monday 25th October 2010 - Crafty Fox Collective presents Evan Greer @ Cafe BoscanovaWorkshop from 6:00 pm - Organizing Events that Build the MovementGetting people to come to events is hard. Finding ways to empower people and build community once they come to the event is even harder. This workshops focuses on nuts and bolt skills for organizing successful events that bring people together and