Bournemouth Town Centre Citizens' Panel

In 2025, up to 50 residents of Bournemouth from different backgrounds and of all ages came together as part of the Bournemouth Town Centre Citizens' Panel - a collaboration between Bournemouth West MP Jessica Toale and BCP Council Leader Millie Earl, working in partnership with Feria Urbanism, Pier Journal and Patch.

Session #1

Panellists undertook a mapping exercise of the town centre and a Strenghts Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis. Read more here.

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Session #2

Dorset Police joined us for a Q&A about safety, crime and antisocial behaviour with panellists heading out into town to identify the good, the bad and the ugly. See more here.

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Session #3

After a busy summer for Bournemouth, the panel heard about the highs and lows and, crucially, what those not in the room thought about the town centre. Find out more here.

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Session #4

This is where work really began on creating the shared action plan. Panellists also heard from the leader of Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) on the role they play in supporting the town to thrive. Read more here.

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Sesssion #5

Taking place in November 2025.

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Jessica Toale MP and BCP Council leader Millie Earl in Bournemouth Gardens.jpg

Bournemouth Town Centre Citizens' Panel Action Plan

To be published in late 2025/early 2026.

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