A new Independent chair has been appointed to lead a neighbourhood board.
Reverend Dan Washbrook will head the West Howe Pride in Place Board, part of a community-led programme in the area that will see up to £20 million invested over the next 10 years.
The investment will be directed towards projects and improvements identified by residents.
Mike Cox, deputy leader of BCP Council, said: "I’d like to congratulate Rev Dan Washbrook on being appointed Independent chair of the West Howe Pride in Place Board.
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"As the programme moves into its next phase, he will play an important role in helping ensure local people’s ambitions and ideas help shape the future of the area."
The programme is part of the UK Government’s nationally funded Pride in Place scheme, aimed at empowering communities to take the lead in shaping their neighbourhoods.
Rev Washbrook will work with residents, community organisations, BCP Council and Bournemouth West MP Jessica Toale to deliver the scheme.
Ms Toale said: "I’m delighted that Rev Dan Washbrook has been appointed chair of West Howe’s Pride in Place.
"He has shown a real commitment to supporting our local community and will bring his deep understanding of the people and the place to this role."
Rev Washbrook said: "It is a huge privilege to be chosen to be the chair of the Pride in Place Board.
"I'm excited that this incredible investment in our local community gives a chance to tell a wonderful new story."
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