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- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council voted to keep SOBO Beach operating until September 2027.
- The cafe’s lease had been due to end on 31 October before the extension.
- Supporters gathered more than 10,000 signatures urging a permanent stay for the cafe.
- They hope the extension allows an appeal against the council’s preferred-bidder decision.
- Resident Dan Astin-Gregory said the decision gave mixed feelings but welcomed another summer season.
