Results for the 2023 Local and Parish Council elections.

There were local and parish council elections in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole on 4 May 2023.

All 33 wards within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, as well as the Grange ward within Christchurch Town Council had elections.

The overall turnout was 30.62%.

Following the elections, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is now made up of:

• 8 Christchurch Independents
• 12 Conservative Party 
• 5 Green Party 
• 5 Independents
• 11 Labour Party 
• 28 Liberal Democrat
• 2 Poole Engage – Action not Words 
• 5 Poole People – Independent and Local

See the results for each ward

Election notices

The following notices were issued:

• Notice of election - all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council wards
• Notice of election - Burton and Winkton Parish
• Notice of election - Christchurch Town Council - all wards
• Notice of election - Highcliffe and Walkford Parish - all wards
• Notice of election - Hurn Parish
• Notice of uncontested elections
• Statement of persons nominated - all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council wards
• Statement of persons nominated - Christchurch Town Council - Grange Ward
• Notice of election agents and offices
• Notice of poll and list of polling stations  - all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council wards
• Notice of poll and list of polling stations - Christchurch Town Council - Grange Ward