Published on Tuesday 05 August 2025
BCP Council is planning for a by-election for Talbot and Branksome Wood Ward following the announcement that Cllr Philip Broadhead, the former Leader of BCP Council, has stepped down from his role as Councillor.
The by-election will take place on Thursday 11 September 2025 with the results of the by-election to be announced on Friday 12 September.
The vote will give residents of Talbot and Branksome Wood Ward their chance to choose their preferred candidate to represent them.
Anyone wanting to have their say on Thursday 11 September must be registered to vote.
Residents of Talbot and Branksome Wood Ward have until Friday 26 August to register to vote if they are not already registered. See how to register: Register to vote | BCP
To vote at the by-election residents must bring an accepted form of photo ID with them to the polling station.
Without an accepted form of photo ID, residents won’t be able to cast their vote at the polling station.
Accepted forms of ID include a passport, driving licence and some bus passes. A full list of accepted ID is available at
Photo ID you'll need to vote at a polling station | BCP
Residents can also show expired ID, as long as they are still recognisable from the photo.
Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of BCP Council and the area’s Returning Officer said: “This is a chance for residents of Talbot and Branksome Wood Ward to vote for who they would like to represent their area.
“Though September may seem far away it is important to check you are registered to vote and also have suitable photo ID to show at the polling station on the day of the by-election.”
More details on the by-election and the notices of election can be found at: Elections and voting | BCP (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)
Nomination papers for the elections may be obtained from Electoral Services, BCP Council Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth BH2 6DY or can be requested by emailing candidates.agents@bcpcouncil.gov.uk