Changes

The old area of the town is characterized by a number of small alleyways or 'poveys', in local parlance.  In 2007 a successful campaign was fought by local residents to force the council to provide extra street lighting in the poveys resulting in a reduction in petty crime rates in the area.

The old area of the town is characterized by a number of small alleyways or 'poveys', in local parlance.  In 2007 a successful campaign was fought by local residents to force the council to provide extra street lighting in the poveys resulting in a reduction in petty crime rates in the area.

[[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]]

[[Category:Towns in Dorset]]