Council approves five-year domestic abuse plan covering Poole
7 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
BCP Council's Cabinet has approved three new domestic abuse strategies that set out a coordinated approach to preventing abuse, supporting survivors, and improving access to safe accommodation across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the next five years.
The strategies were shaped by extensive consultation with residents, specialist organisations, and people with direct experience of domestic abuse. Key themes to emerge from that process included the need for earlier intervention, more safe accommodation options, and services that are easier to access.
The plans have been developed alongside Dorset Police, NHS health services, housing providers and specialist domestic abuse charities, with the aim of joining up responses rather than leaving support to individual agencies.
For Poole residents, the strategies signal a commitment to expanding local provision — including work to prevent repeat abuse and reach people who may not yet have sought help. The council has not published a full list of specific service changes yet, but the approved documents are expected to be available via the BCP Council website. Anyone in Poole currently seeking support can contact the council's housing and support teams directly. BCP Council: New domestic abuse strategies approved