[EXPIRED] BCP Heritage Strategy
BCP Council have created a draft Heritage Strategy for Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole and are looking for feedback before it is finalised.
We would encourage members to complete the BCP Heritage Strategy survey .
Christchurch's Victorian railway station has no listing with English Heritage, and thus enjoys no protection from demolition or alteration. It is not even 'Locally Listed' with BCP Council.
Why we need a Heritage Strategy
A Heritage Strategy helps us to take a joined up approach to heritage across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
It helps us to
- Protect important buildings, places and landscapes
- Look after sites that are at risk of decline
- Support pride in place and local identity
- Guide planning, regeneration and investment
- Work more closely with communities, volunteers and partners
- Support bids for external funding
- Use heritage to support wellbeing, education and the local economy
Without a clear strategy, it can be harder to make consistent decisions or plan for the long term.
What the draft strategy sets out
The draft strategy explains
- What heritage means in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Why it matters to our communities
- What makes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole special
- Our vision, priorities and key actions
- How we work with communities, volunteers and partners
- How we plan to measure progress
It takes a broad view of heritage. This includes well‑known historic sites, but also everyday places, lived experience, culture, nature and community stories.
Published: 23rd August 2026; expired: 6th September 2026 23:59:59