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Westbourne is a beautiful,

welcoming place.

Westbourne is truly boutique, with contemporary interior, fashion and food. Such a pleasure to walk around enticed by fresh produce, fresh coffee, fresh gossip. Westbourne is refreshingly different.

Most of all, it is a place to pause, and explore a cosmopolitan, urban village, waiting to be found.

Better
Business

Enhanced
Environment

Distinctive
Destination

Safer
Day & Night

Better Business

Supporting growth, visibility, and collaboration across Westbourne.

Increasing Business Visibility & Reach

Created and manage the Love Westbourne Instagram and Facebook channels, generating over 60,000 engagements on top posts.
A dedicated microsite and website to showcase Westbourne’s unique offer.
Invested in targeted marketing and pay-per-click advertising campaigns, reaching audiences in and beyond Westbourne.

Championing Local Business Needs

Work closely with the council to highlight and resolve local business issues, including waste and fly-tipping concerns.
Host regular business meetings in Westbourne, giving local traders a voice in shaping the area’s future – from daytime vibrancy to a flourishing night-time economy.

Building Stronger Business Networks

Helped relaunch the Westbourne Business Association post-Covid, giving businesses an autonomous and united voice.
Attracted national sponsors to bring the largest car show event in the UK to Westbourne, boosting footfall and profile for local traders.

Safer Day and Night

Making Westbourne a safer, more welcoming place to visit, shop, and work—day and night.

Tackling Crime & Improving Security

Introduced a business crime reporting app, directly linked with Dorset Police, to help businesses report and reduce crime in real time.

Supporting Safe, Enjoyable Events

Fund road closures when needed to ensure the smooth and safe running of local events and activities.

Working in Partnership

Maintain strong engagement with the local authority to address safety concerns, operational issues, and improvements in public spaces.

Enhancing Public Spaces

Installed festoon lighting in the alleyway between Iceland and Coffee #1, creating a brighter, safer route to Milburn Road Car Park—making the area more inviting for evening visitors.

Enhanced Environment

Seasonal Floral Displays

Installed and maintain planters for 36 summer and winter pedestals, ensuring beautiful, fresh displays across the district.

Regular watering and maintenance to keep the displays in top condition all year.

Festive Decorations

Christmas tree and bespoke Westbourne branded Christmas lights to bring festive cheer and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere during the holiday season.

Distinctive Destination

Seasonal & Community Events

Hosted six weeks of Christmas events with live music every week.
Partnered with Bournemouth Coastal BID hotels to promote Westbourne to over 2 million guests, contributing to major town-wide events like Christmas Tree Wonderland and Friday Fireworks.
Organised standout events such as the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, Comedy Festival, and the Coastal Critters art installation by a national artist, which gained BBC coverage.

Special Celebrations

Decorated Westbourne with 40km of bunting for the Queen’s Jubilee.
Provided and installed Union Jack flags for the King’s Coronation.

Creative Marketing

Sourced local artists to create bespoke illustrations for Westbourne events.
Produced professional content, including videos, photography, and a Sky TV advert after lockdown to promote Westbourne beyond the local area.
Enhanced the Love Westbourne brand with the Travel to Westbourne campaign, including wrapping a double-decker bus.