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SOBO Beach Campaign Asks Council to Delay 20-Year Lease
Save SOBO Beach wants the 26 October standstill extended to 30 November so no 20-year Southbourne lease is signed before an independent review ends.
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Planning
Southbourne SEND School Plan: Officers Say Yes, Vote 22 Oct
Officers back a 45-pupil SEND school in the former Southbourne Grove guest house, refused in February. 51 objected, 35 supported; vote 22 October.
Seafront
SoBo Beach and WestBeach: Council Picks Unnamed Bidders
SoBo Beach's lease ends on 31 October and WestBeach has stood empty since May. Cabinet backs unnamed operators for both on Wednesday; Full Council decides.
Events
Bournemouth Halloween: Pumpkin Fest Sat 31 Oct, 10am-4pm
Southbourne Pumpkin Fest is Saturday 31 October, 10am to 4pm, free. Oceanarium kids go free in costume 24 Oct to 1 Nov; BCP half term is 26 to 30 October.
Community
Beaufort Community Centre reopens in September
BCP Council has taken over the Southbourne centre after the association surrendered its lease in April. Parts reopen next month, but childcare is not returning.