BCP Council has revealed its plan for this weekend as the area prepares for an influx of visitors amid soaring temperatures.

Hotel bookings are above 95 per cent and a number of additional measures will be in place to deal with issues such as illegal parking, litter and camping on the beach.

These include tow away zones operating in Sandbanks, extra security patrols, additional CSAS officers to deal with antisocial behaviour and a 24-hour beach patrol operation to tackle overnight camping and bonfires.

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Councillor Drew Mellor, leader of BCP Council, said: “Teams from across the council, as well as partner organisations, are ready to welcome people now and throughout the summer months.

“I ask you to take care in the hot weather, drink plenty of water, look out for vulnerable friends or family, be sensible, stay safe and enjoy all that our area has to offer.”

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More daily rubbish collections will take place with triple-sized bins along the seafront.

People are being advised to use the council’s BeachCheck app for real time information on car parks and to see how busy the beaches are before visiting.

A Park and Ride Service will be operating from Kings Park to Boscombe Pier.

With the risk of wildfires increasing, people are also reminded barbecues are illegal across all heathland areas. 

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A red heath-health alert warning of a “national emergency” has been issued for England and warns hot or very hot conditions between 12am on Monday and 12am on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, an amber weather warning for “extreme heat” will be in place for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of Dorset between Sunday and Tuesday.

A Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been triggered to protect homeless people during the heatwave with outreach team St Mungo’s carrying out additional welfare checks and providing water, sun cream and hats.

Councillor Karen Rampton, portfolio holder for people and homes, said: “Accommodation offers have been reviewed for everyone and some have already accepted emergency accommodation if particularly vulnerable irrespective of circumstance and eligibility to public funds.

“Accommodation is not necessarily the solution to save lives during the day when temperatures are more severe like when we have very cold weather.

“We have been working in partnership with colleagues in the health sector and it has been agreed with health colleagues to avoid discharging people from hospital onto the streets if vulnerable.”