Pines and Chines Magazine
Pines and Chines is the full colour magazine of the Branksome Park and Canford Cliffs Residents’ Association. Each issue is delivered directly to members’ homes and additional copies are available in selected local venues such as cafés, beauty salons and estate agents. Packed with engaging local stories, updates and useful contacts, it’s a great read and can also be downloaded.
Pine Cliff Gardens
Pinecliff Garden is situated on the cliff top close to the car park at the side of Canford Cliffs library. The views are magnificent, looking seawards one can see as far as Hengistbury Head to the left and Old Harry Rocks to the right.
Latest News, Planning Lists & Newsletters
Retiring Chair
A MESSAGE FROM PETER SCHROEDER – Retiring Chair On standing down from the Chair • Honoured guests and fellow Association members, good morning. Firstly, my apologies for not being with you today but I know the meeting is in excellent hands with Roy in the chair. Roy is kindly stepping in for Andrea who is most unfortunately unwell and I’d like to send her my very best... Read More
BPCCRA AGM Questions
BPCCRA AGM Questions April 11, 2026 1 Unattended Roads and Walkways Is it possible to make sure our roads, walkways and Chines are kept clear of tree litter (leaves, cones, needles, branches),other sodden debris (not to mention litter) and are usable for pedestrians, particularly in the wet winter? It would help if roads were cleared of parked cars in advance of any sweeping. This never seems to... Read More
March 2026 Planning List
The latest planning list is available now here. March passed quickly, with relatively few new applications submitted but a steady stream of decisions issued. While not extensive in volume, the level of activity remained consistent. Planning activity across the Canford Cliffs ward was relatively light in terms of new submissions, but this was offset by a notable number of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) statements accompanying proposals, reflecting... Read More
April 2026 Newsletter
Firstly, some key dates: The BPCCRA AGM will be on Saturday 11th April 2026, 10-30am, Canford Cliffs Village Hall,17 Ravine Rd, Poole BH13 7HT. Our Guests will include: Our MP, Neil Duncan Jordan; the Mayor of Poole; John Challinor, one of our ward councillors and Councillor Millie Earl, the leader of BCP Council. New Poole Town Council Elections will be on Thursday 7th May 2026 This year’s... Read More
February 2026 Planning List
The latest planning list is available to download here. February saw a varied pattern of planning activity in the Canford Cliffs ward, with a mixture of newly registered applications, decisions on earlier proposals and several amendments to previously approved schemes. The cases considered ranged from modest householder works to more substantial proposals affecting sites within or close to Conservation Areas, offering a useful indication of how planning... Read More
March 2026 Newsletter
The daffodils are telling us that Spring is on its way and as I write this the sun is shining and it’s not raining! So, what is in store for the coming weeks? Firstly, some key dates: #Planning the new mural for the rebuilt shelter at Pinecliff Gardens; We will be meeting with our chosen Artist, Stuart Roberts, on site at the shelter on this Saturday 7th... Read More