More than £1 million has been awarded to BCP Council to support people who are rough sleeping or at risk of being on the streets during the COVID-19 pandemic.
£140,000 has been awarded from the Government’s Cold Weather Fund to boost the ongoing work to provide emergency accommodation and support...
Kitchen Craft of Weymouth have supported the Bus Shelter project in Weymouth & Portland by helping to fit out a Double-decker bus which will eventually be used as a night shelter in Weymouth for the borough’s homeless. The converted bus could provide up to twenty beds and would be...
Please would you add your support to the bus being located at the beach car park. Registration is quick and easy and this initiative will make a massive difference to many. Susan Rushton
I have a friend who works almost every waking hour, mainly to pay the rent. Her landlord lives on a beach, 4000 miles away. He seldom responds to her requests, and grudgingly pays for the minimum of maintenance. But every so often, he writes to inform her that he...
In this comprehensive guide tailored for UK landlords, we'll delve into the most pressing questions commonly asked by those stepping into the realm of property ownership. Expect practical, expert advice that goes beyond the generic, giving you the insights needed to navigate the unique challenges that come with being...
The redevelopment of North Quay is stepping in the right direction thanks a funding boost from Homes England.
Homes England has agreed a £2.5million grant funding deal with Dorset Council. The funding has been awarded through the Government’s £450 million Local Authority Accelerated Construction (LAAC) programme.
The LAAC funding will help...
Numbers of vulnerable people sleeping rough on the streets in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have reduced by 65 per cent in the last year according to latest government figures.
In BCP Council’s latest official street count in November 2020, 25 individuals were recorded as sleeping rough on the streets in...
Dorset Council is asking visitors and second-home owners to help stop the spread of Coronavirus by staying away from tourist hotspot locations in Dorset.
To help minimise the spread of the virus Dorset Council will shortly be closing its country parks and open spaces. This unprecedented move follows other organisations...
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Poole homeless charity Routes to Roots started the year on a tremendous high as we acquired the former Hill Street Baptist Church with plans to establish it as a permanent one-stop centre for all help available to the homeless and vulnerably housed. Thanks to an interest-free loan from the...
