
Unveiling New Autumnal Activities: Christchurch BID’s Pumpkin Trail and Pumpkin Patch Are Here!
28/09/2026In an unprecedented collaborative effort, key decision-makers and local leaders are coming together for an essential crime-prevention panel discussion designed to safeguard the local business community. Whether operating in the daytime retail sector or the vibrant night-time economy, all Christchurch business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors are urged to attend this unmissable evening focused on actionable solutions, intelligence sharing, and active crime prevention.
This in-person panel discussion brings together local community leaders to share ideas and solutions on crime prevention and community collaboration. It’s a chance to ask questions and get involved in making our town a better place. Don’t miss out on this business-focused event, with collaboration we can effectively target crime and prevent a declining situation.
Ellie Howes, Christchurch BID Operations Manager, emphasised the importance of the event: “Christchurch BID has facilitated this panel not as a finger-pointing exercise, but as a genuine catalyst for collaborative working and intelligence sharing. By bringing these influential groups into the same room, we are empowering local businesses to gain valuable insights, access practical support, and build stronger working relationships that will directly benefit everyone in Christchurch.”
Influential Stakeholders & Key Partners Present Include:
- Dorset Police Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT)
- BCP Council Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Team
- Christchurch Town Council CSAS Officer
- UK Partners Against Crime (UK-PAC)
- Christchurch BID
- Christchurch & District Chamber of Trade and Commerce
- Vanguard Security Services





