£19.9m plan to protect BCP's coastal assets goes before councillors
25 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
New proposals for protecting some of the BCP coastline's most-used infrastructure are due to be considered by councillors, with a £19.9 million government funding allocation at the centre of the plans.
The package covers assets across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and aims to stretch the existing funding further than originally intended by investing in a broader range of seafront improvements. Around £5 million is earmarked for Bournemouth Pier, where the priority work involves removing deteriorating timber landing stages — identified as a longstanding concern through specialist engineering assessments — alongside essential structural repairs to the pier's most vulnerable sections.
Beyond the pier, the proposals focus on improving seafront accessibility and strengthening coastal resilience more broadly. Specific details for Poole's portion of the coastline are expected to emerge once councillors have discussed the proposals.
For Poole residents, the coastal infrastructure covered by schemes like this includes paths, sea defences and public amenities that see heavy use year-round, particularly through the summer season. Keeping these assets in good repair has a direct bearing on the area's appeal as a place to live and visit.
The proposals are subject to councillor approval before any work is confirmed. Full details on the BCP Council news hub