BOURNEMOUTH

-Number of local people striking:
5,530

-Schools closed:
All except Linwood School.

-Other council services affected:
--Bournemouth, Boscombe, Castlepoint Libraries closed, Kinson Hub open.
--Can't say on bins - put out as normal, if missed will be collected Sat.
--Children's Centres and Community Centres open as normal.
--Town Hall open as usual.

-Airport situation:
"It's the UK Border Agency that is responsible for immigration controls at Bournemouth Airport and we have absolutely no jurisdiction over the policies or processes involved in their passport checks.  We have been assured that they have contingencies in place to minimise disruption to our passengers".

-Rallies:
--12pm at Central Gardens.
--12.30pm - March from The Triangle, through Town Centre, then rally at Royal Bath Hotel at 1.30pm.