Petition to Remove the Benches from The Crescent, Boscombe
To Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council,
We, the undersigned residents, businesses, and visitors of Boscombe, respectfully request that BCP Council remove the public benches located on The Crescent in Boscombe due to the persistent and ongoing anti-social behaviour associated with this area.
For an extended period, these benches have become a regular gathering point for individuals engaging in activities that have had a significant negative impact on the local community, including:
* Excessive alcohol consumption in public.
* Suspected illegal drug use and drug-related activity.
* Aggressive, intimidating, and anti-social behaviour.
* Excessive noise, shouting, and abusive language.
* Littering, broken glass, and other waste that creates an unpleasant and unsafe environment.
These issues have made many residents, families, elderly people, and visitors feel uncomfortable and, at times, unsafe when using The Crescent. Local businesses are also affected, with customers often being deterred from visiting the area because of the atmosphere created by these ongoing problems.
While we appreciate the importance of providing public seating for those who genuinely need it, the current location of these benches has unfortunately enabled repeated anti-social behaviour that has continued despite concerns raised by members of the community.
We therefore ask BCP Council to:
* Remove the benches from The Crescent.
* Consider alternative seating locations that are better supervised and less prone to anti-social behaviour.
* Continue working with Dorset Police and local community safety teams to improve safety and reduce anti-social behaviour in Boscombe.
Our request is made in the interests of public safety, community wellbeing, and improving the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, or visits Boscombe.
We ask BCP Council to give this matter urgent consideration.
This ePetition ran from 07/07/2026 to 18/08/2026 and has now finished.
2 people signed this ePetition.