New supersized-bins installed to keep seafront clean

Almost half of bins along the seafront of Bournemouth and Poole have been replaced with triple-sized ones.

They have been installed as part of BCP Council's summer readiness programme, making sure the area's ready for an influx of visitors.

200 new bins are in place with the rest expected to be replaced next week and more daily collections will take place.

The council has set aside £3.5m to make sure the resort is prepared for a surge in holidaymakers.

Chris Saunders, BCP Council’s service director destination and culture said: "Just this year we’ve been voted the UK’s best beach, so this on top of the fact that we’re ranked number five in Europe, means our beaches are amongst the best in the world.

"We’ve already launched our summer readiness plans so that we’re ready to welcome people back."

An additional 75 seafront staff have been recruited to welcome people, keep the beaches clean and safe, and provide a greater security presence.

In readiness for high traffic volumes the council is putting in place increased traffic management officers at key locations and car parks, including Sandbanks Ferry, Sandbanks car park, Branksome Chine, Alum Chine, Bath Road North/South car park, Overstrand and Sea Road car park, Avon Beach car park, and Mudeford Quay car park.

Tow away zones will be in operation to deal with illegal parking, and plans are in place to increase the parking enforcement team, with more than 70 civil enforcement officers ready to be deployed in the peak summer months.

Around 30 electric BBQs will be installed along the seafront to reduce the use of disposable ones, and a 24 hour beach patrol operation will be in place to deal with incidents of overnight camping and bonfires.

Extra security patrols and Covid marshals will be deployed on the ground in hot spot areas to provide a uniformed presence and deal with anti-social behaviour and Covid regulations.