- Council Control: Con
- Conservatives 41
- Labour 3
- Liberal Democrats 13
- Green 2
- Other 17
Christchurch Independent 7, Poole Independents 5 (Poole People 3, Alliance for Local Living 1, non-party 1), Bournemouth Independent 2 (in alliance with the Green Party), Independent 1, non-aligned 1, UK Independence Party 1. Dorset seaside resorts, with a large conference centre frequently used for political conferences (eg Kinnock speech in 1985). Retirement areas with some light industry
Four councillors moved to the Conservatives in September 2021, giving the party an overall majority. At a byelection on 6 May the Conservatives gained Canford Heath from the Liberal Democrats.
Next local elections
2023
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)
£1882.11
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