18 Jul, 2023 | News - Press Releases, Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme
BCP Council has submitted a planning application for the repair and upgrade of the Hengistbury Head Long Groyne, which plays a critical role in reducing coastal erosion and is a stabilising feature of Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay. The council’s Flood and Coastal...
6 Jun, 2023 | Christchurch Bay & Harbour FCERM Strategy, Have Your Say, News - Press Releases
BCP Council and New Forest District Council are encouraging people to have their say on the proposed leading options to manage coastal flood and erosion risk, from Hengistbury Head Long Groyne to Hurst Spit, encompassing Christchurch Harbour. The Christchurch Bay and...
9 May, 2023 | News - From the Team
Originally posted 9th May; updated 11th December 2023 Featured on BBC Countryfile Countryfile’s Ellie Harrison meets Bournemouth University’s Marine Biologist – Rick Stafford and PHD Researcher – Jess Bone to hear about findings of a 3-year...
29 Nov, 2022 | Christchurch Bay & Harbour FCERM Strategy, Have Your Say, News - Press Releases
BCP Council and New Forest District Council are asking for views on a proposed short list of flood and erosion risk management measures for the coastal frontage from Hengistbury Head Long Groyne to Hurst Spit, encompassing Christchurch Harbour. This flood and coastal...
22 Sep, 2022 | News - Press Releases, Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme
Works begin in October to replace four timber groynes on Bournemouth Beach, to support the council’s ongoing investment to protect its coastline from erosion and flooding. Timber groynes will be renewed on both sides of Bournemouth Pier. This year, the two groynes...
20 Jun, 2022 | News - Press Releases, Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme
Following ground investigations last winter, we are continuing to carry out several surveys and investigations to help prepare for the upgrade and repair of the entire long groyne structure. The Sandpiper jack-up barge Activity around the long groyne includes...
25 May, 2022 | Christchurch Bay & Harbour FCERM Strategy, Have Your Say, News - Press Releases
BCP Council and New Forest District Council are inviting local people and coastal businesses to find out more about the development of a new coastal strategy. It will guide how the risks of coastal flooding and erosion may be sustainably managed for the next 100 years...
11 Feb, 2022 | News - From the Team, Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme
Helping to educate students across the country, coastal engineer, local resident and BCP Council employee, Lia Bennett, has shared her in-depth knowledge of Poole’s iconic sand dunes in new BBC Bitesize film. Last summer Lia was selected to take part in short film...
4 Feb, 2022 | News - Press Releases, Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme
Durley Chine beach has been fully reopened following the successful renewal of life-expired timber groynes between Middle Chine and West Cliff zig-zag. Works were completed two months ahead of schedule, and within budget, thanks to operating efficiencies, good weather...
18 Oct, 2021 | News - From the Team, Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme
We have just received this informative and beautifully presented video from our main contractor, Boskalis Westminster, who delivered the latest beach replenishment project (winter 2020/21) as part of the Poole Bay Beach Management Plan: The project renourished seven...
