Urban Centre Management

My name is Carol Butler, and I’m the Urban Centre Manager for Boscombe and Springbourne, working with Traders to improve trading opportunities, enhance the area, and improve footfall.

My main focus is:-

1. The economic regeneration of Boscombe and Springbourne
2. Improving the environment – shop fronts, cleaner streets etc.,
3. Boscombe Area Businesses Against Crime – working with traders to reduce crime
4. To develop new activities on Boscombe Precinct – markets, events, competitions and the Boscombe Christmas Carnival
5. Boscombe in Bloom – creating a more attractive environment

The economic regeneration of Boscombe and Springbourne

• To provide support to existing businesses and to attract new businesses to the area
• Working with Boscombe Traders Association and to promote increased membership (A attach link to Boscombe Traders info)
• Working with traders to ensure that their concerns are taken to the right place, and to be active in seeking a successful outcome carol.butler@bournemouth.gov.uk
• To maximise the benefits of the Seafront regeneration
• To develop transport links between the seafront and the centre of Boscombe
  

 

Improving the environment

• To improve the general physical appearance of the area
• Encourage landlords to improve the look of empty shop units

 

Boscombe Area Businesses Against Crime

• Working with the police and retailers to reduce retail crime and anti-social behaviour

 

To develop new activities on Boscombe Precinct

• To encourage additional activities, events and Markets on Boscombe Precinct
• To develop an early evening economy/café culture aspect to the area (Download Pavement Licence Application Form)

 

Boscombe in Bloom

• Raising funds for hanging baskets and planters in the main shopping areas to make visiting our area a pleasant experience - more details here