Poole Harbour Commissioners faces 13 redundancies following the loss of the Barfleur ferry service from Poole. The Barfleur, operated by Brittany Ferries on the Poole to Cherbourg route, was a significant source of traffic for the harbour, and its departure removes a substantial revenue stream for the authority.
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Jobs at risk
The harbour authority has warned that jobs are now at risk as a direct consequence of the reduced port activity.
Poole Harbour Commissioners is a statutory harbour authority responsible for managing one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
The loss of an established cross-Channel ferry route represents a material blow to the harbour's commercial operations, and the situation may have wider knock-on effects for businesses and workers connected to the port.
