#Southbourne

#LoveSoUTHBOURNE

Southbourne is social,

We are together,

A movement and a community.

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We are bakers, brewers, makers and consumers.
We are fun, we are individual.

We believe in living every minute.

We are stylish and vibrant, loving life.

We care about our future, and living strong.

Southbourne is social,

We are together,

A movement and a community.

We are Southbourne.

We… are you.

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Better Business

We support local businesses to grow, collaborate, and attract new customers. Some of these actions are:

  • Visit Southbourne platform, set up to promote the area and its businesses collectively

  • Local Business Association, set up of the association encouraging collaboration, shared ideas, and collective problem-solving

  • Advertising across BCP, promoting Southbourne to a wider audience and driving new footfall into the area

  • Promotion of new businesses via social media, helping them gain visibility and momentum

  • Events and campaigns that directly support trading periods throughout the year

 

Safer Day and Night

Safety matters, to families, residents, evening diners, and businesses. We help Southbourne feel secure and well-managed by:

  • Sentry SIS App, enabling businesses to communicate quickly and improve safety across the area

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  • Festive and seasonal lighting, improving visibility and atmosphere after dark

 

Enhanced Environment

We invest in making Southbourne an attractive, welcoming place to spend time.

  • Bins and planters installed across the area, improving cleanliness and visual appeal

  • Seasonal planting, with summer and winter flowers to keep the area looking vibrant year-round

  • Bespoke Christmas lights enhancing the streetscape during the festive season

  • Funded installations, improving the look and feel of the area for residents and visitors, this inludes the Monster trail from 2024

 

 

Distinctive Destination 

We help position Southbourne as a unique, must-visit coastal destination through events, experiences, and visual impact.

 

  • Bespoke Christmas Lights across Southbourne, creating a standout festive experience for residents and visitors, including the SoBo light

  • Pumpkin Fest, attracting families and increasing seasonal footfall

  • Christmas on the Green, bringing the community together with festive entertainment and activities

  • Easter on the Green, encouraging springtime visits and family engagement

  • Coastal Cringe Comedy Festival Weekend, adding cultural appeal and evening economy activity

  • Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (May) – proudly supporting the world’s largest motorcycle ride-out for prostate cancer, bringing international attention to the area

  • Jubilee Celebrations, marking national moments with local impact

  • Monsters Trail, including the 2024 installations, driving exploration across Southbourne

  • Investment in public installations, with the BID funding past creative and visual enhancements

  • Support for new businesses on social media, helping Southbourne evolve and stay fresh

 
 

#LivingLife

We are fun, we are individual.

We believe in living every minute.

 

We care about our future, and living strong.

Making a difference, together.

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