Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole

  • Council Control: Three Towns Alliance (LD/Ch Ind/Poole People/B’mth Ind)
  • Conservatives 9
  • Labour 8
  • Liberal Democrats 29
  • Green 6
  • Reform UK 2
  • Other 22

Christchurch Independents 8, BCP Independent Group 5, Poole People 5, Independents 2, Poole Engage 2. Dorset seaside resorts, with a large conference centre frequently used for political conferences (eg Kinnock speech in 1985). Retirement areas with some light industry.

Cameron Adams and Duane Farr (both Kinson) moved from Conservative to Reform UK in October 2025. The Liberal Democrats gained a seat from the Conservatives in Talbot and Branksome Woods at a byelection on 11 September. Gillian Martin (Boscombe West) moved from Labour to ungrouped in August 2025. Michelle Dower (Kinson) moved from Labour to ungrouped in July 2025.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
Unitary

Address
Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth BH2 6DY

Phone
01202 451451

Website
https://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Home.aspx

Council Tax (Band D)
£2264.78

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