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Website Redesign and Information Update in progress

  • Click 'About Friars Cliff' in the menu above to see the latest information update

  • This work should be completed in a couple of weeks

Water Pollution Update 

  • There has been huge recent coverage in the press and social media about sewage and phosphorous/nitrogen levels in Christchurch harbour, and accusations of sewage being discharged directly onto Friars Cliff beaches.

  • In the December 2021 edition of Forum, FCRA wrote an article on the sewage/phosphorous/nitrogen situation as we saw it at the time.

  • The situation is evolving and FCRA has written a new article which provides an update.

  • A copy of this article is available by clicking the link below.

2025 Member subscriptions

  • We are now offering the option of paying your annual membership subscription by direct debit. 

  • The current system of cash collection puts a considerable burden on our network of road reps, so if you can move to the new system we would strongly encourage you to do so.  The road reps will continue to collect subscriptions in cash from those not signed up as we migrate.

  • We have set our annual subscription for 2025 at £5 per household; however, many households choose to pay more than that, and we are very grateful for this.  We have therefore set up the system with four alternative annual subscription amounts (£5, £10, £15 & £20) so that those who choose to pay more can continue to do so.

  • We are using GoCardless to manage our direct debits.  To set up your direct debit, choose your subscription amount and follow the appropriate link:​​​​​​​​​​

  • You will then be asked to fill in your details, and that is it!  The payment selected will be collected on 1 April each year unless and until you let us know that you want to cancel or amend.  We will email members each year before the collection date to give time to cancel or amend their direct debit before the next collection date.

  • If you are able to move to the direct debit system, it will help us enormously if you could set up your direct debit as soon as possible, and in any event by 15 March. 

  • If you have any problems or questions, please email enquiriesFCRA@gmail.com.

  • Many thanks for your continuing support.

Devolution 

  • Last week, BCP voted to align with Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire to join as a devolved Mayoral Authority.

  • This was in reaction to the Government's insistence that any devolved authority must have a minimum population of 1.5 million. 

  • We are not sure yet what impact this will have on local residents, but further background information is available by clicking the links below.

FCRA Quarterly meeting - Thurs, 5 Dec 

  • Our guest speaker, Claire Seymour (BCP's lead for anti-social behaviour), spoke about how the BCP ASB team can help - a copy of her presentation is available by clicking the 1st link below. 

  • The minutes of the meeting are now available by clicking the usual button at the foot of this page.

  • And an up-to-date copy of our Action List is available by clicking the 2nd link below.

FCRA Members' FACEBOOK Group 

  • If you are a Residents' Association member PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THIS GROUP using the link below

  • The page will be a quick way of communicating local issues, events etc - including those mentioned above

Upcoming Events

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