BREAKING - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council no longer under a "best value notice"; letter to that effect added to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov website today ...

"BCP has worked positively with the department and has set out and implemented a range of improvement measures ... We recognise the significant progress that has resulted from this engagement." gov.uk/government/pub…

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said the legacy of the former Conservative government is "an absolute disaster" for council finances. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/3MCGR59

"... We're on track for spending much of the 2 hours already this evening arguing about things that aren't within our levers of power." The irony of Broadhead complaining about councillors masquerading as national politicians wasn't lost on the public gallery.

New Lib Dem spokesperson team announced markpack.org.uk/173657/new-lib…

Incredible oratory from Hanna. But Mike Cox is going one better - "We're not going to indulge in some right-wing experiment to rip up pay bargaining." Says the choice Cabinet had was "this agreement, or chaos"; "we are going to throw our staff under a bus."

Astounding speeches from Cllrs Cox and Hanna at tonight's BCP Council overview and scrutiny board youtube.com/live/WCErFXJPq…

Great to head to Students' Union at Bournemouth University freshers fair and talk to some of their new students with Vikki Slade MP 🔶💙 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 & @_Brownie_1981 In most cases these young people new to our area are already feeling the issues our wider communities are.

The big question is just how many sleepers did Tim Farron actually put in the Tory party 😉

Conservative MP Simon Hoare asks the PM about provisions for SEND families and calls for cross-party work to deal with the issue Keir Starmer says it's an issue that "affects so many children and parents" and welcomes the call for cross-party work #PMQs bbc.in/3BO71Qc

Thank you to Ed Davey in #PMQs for saying we need a far wider review of Carer's Allowance and its many flaws, not just overpayments "We can write off the overpayments, we can end the crazy cliff edge to the earnings limit now and have a fuller review for the support that

Outrageous but predictable comments from Christopher Chope. The idea that women can’t hold positions with huge responsibility and still manage to be brilliant mums is antiquated, insulting and chauvinistic, to say the least.

Good to see #MDNP MP and #BCP councillor Vikki Slade MP 🔶💙 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 speaking up on behalf of #SEND families everywhere.

I hear that Trump doesn’t want people seeing the new will.i.am song because thinks it makes him seem like a freak. Please don’t share it.

Emily Maitlis eviscerates Boris Johnson "You started importing that Trump like behaviour into Britain when you were Prime Minister" "His disregard for institutions. His disregard for the rule of law" "His denialism.. Mirrored in your response to the Privileges Committee.. Your

As is often the case, better reporting in the Echo comments than in the actual article. The Tories tried to bring politics into the chamber on Monday night and got it right back between the eyes. Ben Grayson's comment is absolutely on the money bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24707889.…

🔶 Mike Cox #FBPE.Bsky.social

An amazing, special, moment BCP Council meeting and so pleased that Torin and Tammy received a huge round of applause from all across the chamber. They did a fantastic job. I was so proud of them too. A precious example of what cultural funding means.

🚨Former US President Jimmy Carter has died. Here is one of his many wonderful quotes: ““The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices. God gives us the capacity for choice. We can choose to work together for peace.”

Jimmy Carter was an inspiration. He led a truly remarkable life dedicated to public service with a genuine care for people. My thoughts are with his family, friends and all those who loved him. He will be remembered for generations.