Results of the Dorset Council elections on 2 May 2024
Elections took place for all Dorset Council wards on Thursday 2 May 2024.
The overall electoral totals and the summary of results by political party are shown below, followed by the results for each ward.
| Political party | Number of seats (82 total) |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 30 |
| Green | 4 |
| Independents for Dorset | 3 |
| Independent or other | 1 |
| Liberal Democrat | 42 |
| Labour | 2 |
| Vacant seats | 82 |
|---|---|
| Electorate | 297726 |
| Ballot papers issued | 99002 |
| Votes cast | 167357 |
| Votes rejected | 842 |
| Turnout | 33.25% |
Results by Dorset Council ward
The results and totals for each Dorset Council ward election are shown below in alphabetical order by ward.
Beacon Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
|
CROSS Gillian Clare |
Labour Party | 133 |
| HEALY Sheila Elizabeth (commonly known as Sheila Healy) |
Green Party | 125 |
| REED Claire Elizabeth | Liberal Democrats | 307 |
| SOMPER Jane (commonly known as Alexandra Jane Somper) |
The Conservative Party Candidate | 898 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 5 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 5 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3826
- ballot papers issued: 1466
- turnout: 38.32%
Beaminster Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| COOKE Julie Margaret (commonly known as Julie Cooke) |
Labour Party | 70 |
| FITZPATRICK Paul David | Liberal Democrat | 579 |
| GUNNING Richard Thomas | 17 | |
| HARRIS Yvonne | Reform UK | 69 |
| MCEWEN Andrew James (commonly known as Andy McEwen) |
Green Party | 65 |
| MONKS Craig John (commonly known as Craig Monks) |
Local Conservatives | 601 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 0 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3474
- ballot papers issued: 1401
- turnout: 40.33%
Blackmore Vale Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
|
ELCOATE Victoria |
Green Party | 161 |
| MURCER Stephen | Conservative Party Candidate | 637 ELECTED |
| SUTER Ian Philip | Liberal Democrats | 468 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 13 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 13 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3645
- ballot papers issued: 1279
- turnout: 35.09%
Blandford Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
|
AVERY Daniel Paul |
Social Democratic Party | 50 |
| DAVIES Gerald Livsey (commonly known as Gerald Davies) |
Labour Party | 279 |
| LACEY-CLARKE Nocturin Bilbo Laffayette (commonly known as Noc Lacey-Clarke) |
Local Conservatives | 1307 ELECTED |
| MIEVILLE Hugo Anthony | Liberal Democrats | 756 |
| ORTON David Edwin | Liberal Democrats | 556 |
| QUAYLE Byron Robert | Local Conservatives | 1334 ELECTED |
| STENNER Linda Isobel | Social Democratic Party | 31 |
| WARDLEWORTH Dennis | Labour Party | 259 |
| WEST Peter (commonly known as Pete West) |
Green Party | 113 |
| WILLIS Lisa Grace (commonly known as Lisa Willis) |
Green Party | 123 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 10 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 10 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 7935
- ballot papers issued: 2483
- turnout: 31.29%
Bridport Ward - 3 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BOLWELL Bridget Catherine (commonly known as Bridget Bolwell) |
Liberal Democrat | 1587 ELECTED |
| BOLWELL David John (commonly known as Dave Bolwell) |
Liberal Democrat | 1646 ELECTED |
| CHRISTOPHER Una Mary (commonly known as Una Christopher) |
Local Conservatives | 832 |
| CLAYTON Kelvin Charles | Green Party | 1562 |
| COX Anna Louise | Local Conservatives | 754 |
| HAMBLETT Robert (commonly known as Bob Hamblett) |
Green Party | 880 |
| JONES Julian Stephen Langton | Green Party | 1166 |
| MCKENZIE Frances Kathleen | Local Conservatives | 747 |
| ROSE Steven | Labour Party | 760 |
| WILLIAMS Sarah Jane (commonly known as Sarah Williams) |
Liberal Democrat | 1726 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 46 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 46 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 3
- electorate: 11986
- ballot papers issued: 4204
- turnout: 35.07%
Chalk Valleys Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BENNETT John Martin Stephen (commonly known as John Bennett) |
Labour Party | 186 |
| HAYNES Gillian Mary (commonly known as Jill Haynes) |
Local Conservatives | 683 ELECTED |
| YOUNG Iain Douglas | Liberal Democrat | 554 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 19 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 19 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3901
- ballot papers issued: 1443
- turnout: 36.99%
Charminster St Mary's Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| MCCREA Nigel Grant (commonly known as Nigel McCrea) |
Local Conservatives | 483 |
| TAYLOR David | Liberal Democrat | 892 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 7 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 7 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3998
- ballot papers issued: 1382
- turnout: 34.57%
Chesil Bank Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| HOLLAND Sally Anne | Liberal Democrat | 704 ELECTED |
| NICHOLLS Richard Howard | Labour Party | 61 |
| REID Peter | Green Party | 373 |
| ROBERTS Mark Brandon (commonly known as Mark Roberts) |
Local Conservatives | 482 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 16 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 16 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3318
- ballot papers issued: 1637
- turnout: 49.34%
Chickerell Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD Simon Arthur Dewi | Liberal Democrats | 729 ELECTED |
| DUNSEITH Margaret Jean (commonly known as Jean Dunseith) |
Local Conservatives | 690 |
| REID Andrew William MacLeod | Local Conservatives | 570 |
| STRAKER Grafton Alphonso | Labour Party | 329 |
| TAYLOR Gillian (commonly known as Gill Taylor) |
Liberal Democrats | 891 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 23 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 23 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 6416
- ballot papers issued: 1834
- turnout: 28.58%
Colehill and Wimborne Minster East Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| ATWAL Rajinder Kaur (commonly known as Jindy Atwal) |
Liberal Democrat | 1168 ELECTED |
| BUTTER Carol Lynda | Local Conservatives | 764 |
| JOHNSON Kevin David (commonly known as KD Johnson) |
Local Conservatives | 940 |
| MOORE David Francis (commonly known as David Moore) |
Labour Party | 215 |
| TODD Andrew Thomas | Liberal Democrat | 1275 ELECTED |
| URQUHART Pauline Emma (commonly known as Emma Urquhart) |
Independent | 578 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 5 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 5 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 7247
- ballot papers issued: 2661
- turnout: 36.72%
Corfe Mullen Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BARRON Michael (commonly known as Mike Barron) |
Local Conservatives | 641 |
| FLOREK Scott Francis (commonly known as Scott Florek) |
Liberal Democrat | 1145 ELECTED |
| HARDY Lee Charles | Independent | 457 |
| HILLMAN Graham Paul | Labour Party | 197 |
| SOWRY-HOUSE Duncan Anthony (commonly known as Duncan Sowry-House |
Liberal Democrat | 1249 ELECTED |
| STEWART Penelope Ruth (commonly known as Penny Barron) |
Local Conservatives | 597 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 4 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 4 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 8020
- ballot papers issued: 2328
- turnout: 29.03%
Cranborne and Alderholt Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| HIBBERD Adrian Stuart (commonly known as Adrian Hibberd |
Local Conservatives | 508 |
| PARSONS Peter Thomas (commonly known as Peter Parsons) |
Labour Party | 77 |
| TOOKE David Lawrence (commonly known as Dave Tooke) |
Liberal Democrats | 678 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 10 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 10 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3953
- ballot papers issued: 1278
- turnout: 32.33%
Cranborne Chase Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BROWN Piers Alexander David (commonly known as Piers Brown) |
Local Conservatives | 634 ELECTED |
| COOPER Louise Claire | Labour Party | 142 |
| HARDING Tomos William (commonly known as Tom Harding) |
Liberal Democrats | 194 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 18 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 18 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3277
- ballot papers issued: 991
- turnout: 30.24%
Crossways Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| DRAPER James George (commonly known as Jim Draper) |
Labour Party | 113 |
| IRELAND Nicolas Jon (commonly known as Nick Ireland) |
Liberal Democrat | 636 ELECTED |
| ROSS-SKINNER Andrew Harry Crawley (commonly known as Andrew Ross-Skinner |
Local Conservatives | 361 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 3 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 13 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 16 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3010
- ballot papers issued: 1126
- turnout: 37.41%
Dorchester East Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BOWATER Jacqueline Mina Hartley (commonly known as Mina Bowater) |
Local Conservatives | 322 |
| CHRISTOPHER Angus Henry Charles (commonly known as Angus Christopher) |
Local Conservatives | 329 |
| HEBDITCH Catherine Margaret (commonly known as Kate Hebditch) | Green Party | 825 |
| JONES Enid Stella (commonly known as Stella Jones) |
Liberal Democrat | 1337 ELECTED |
| JONES Katharine Alexandra (commonly known as Katy Jones) |
Independents for Dorset | 571 |
| MAJOR Rory | Liberal Democrat | 979 ELECTED |
| MOTTAGHI Arash (commonly known as Ash Mottaghi) |
Labour Party | 208 |
| THOMPSON Barry | Labour Party | 304 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 13 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 13 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 6658
- ballot papers issued: 2566
- turnout: 38.54%
Dorchester Poundbury Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BIGGS Richard Martin | Liberal Democrat | 780 ELECTED |
| BOOTHROYD Nicholas (commonly known as Nick Boothroyd) |
Labour Party | 122 |
| HERBERT Edward Leonard (commonly known as Len Herbert) |
Green Party | 93 |
| STEIN Peter Jonathon | Local Conservatives | 449 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 2 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 14 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 16 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3531
- ballot papers issued: 1461
- turnout: 41.38%
Dorchester West Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CANNING Andrew James (commonly known as Andy Canning) |
Liberal Democrat | 1322 ELECTED |
| FRY Leslie David (commonly known as Les Fry) |
Independents for Dorset | 1335 ELECTED |
| PEEL-YATES Jeremy | Local Conservatives | 261 |
| SELBY Kevin Stuart (commonly known as Kevin Selby) |
Local Conservatives | 254 |
| SORIN Claudia | Labour Party | 580 |
| WYATT Andrew Charles | Labour Party | 259 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 8 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 8 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 6724
- ballot papers issued: 2290
- turnout: 34.06%
Eggardon Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| COUTTS Harry James (commonly known as Harry Coutts) |
Local Conservatives | 637 |
| EDWARDS Richard John (commonly known as Richard Edwards) |
Green Party | 238 |
| EYSENCK Neil Jeffrey | Liberal Democrat | 724 ELECTED |
| MACHIN David | Labour Party | 57 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 1 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 13 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 14 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 4065
- ballot papers issued: 1670
- turnout: 41.08%
Ferndown North Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CABLE Simon Lee | Independent | 781 |
| CLEMENTS Michael Adrian | Liberal Democrat | 304 |
| DRAGOTONIU Andrei Silviu | Reform UK | 232 |
| LEACH Philip | Independent | 753 |
| LUGG Catherine Anne (commonly known as Cathy Lugg) |
Local Conservatives | 955 ELECTED |
| PARKES Michael Richard (commonly known as Mike Parkes) |
Local Conservatives | 794 ELECTED |
| WILMAR Esbjörn Roderick | Liberal Democrat | 228 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 15 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 15 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 7330
- ballot papers issued: 2171
- turnout: 29.62%
Ferndown South Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BOWELL Ross Alexander | Liberal Democrat | 270 |
| HANSON GRAHAM Paul | Independent | 367 |
| HOBBS-CHELL Hannah | Independent | 621 ELECTED |
| JEFFERIES Jennifer Susan Jean (commonly known as Susan Jefferies) |
Liberal Democrat | 276 |
| PHILLIPS George | Local Conservatives | 602 |
| ROBINSON Julie Lorraine | Local Conservatives | 684 ELECTED |
| WILSON Lawrence Leslie Ralph | Independent | 556 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 26 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 26 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 6802
- ballot papers issued: 1799
- turnout: 26.45%
Gillingham Ward - 3 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| FOX David Charles Thomas | Liberal Democrats | 1444 |
| HENSHALL Angela Carol (commonly known as Angela Henshall) |
Green Party | 554 |
| MARSH Anna Marie (commonly known as Anna Marsh) |
Labour Party | 532 |
| PERCY Alexander Richard (commonly known as Alex Percy) |
Liberal Democrats | 1402 |
| POTHECARY Valerie Rose (commonly known as Val Pothecary) |
Local Conservatives | 1549 ELECTED |
| RIDOUT Belinda Brenda Louise | Local Conservatives | 1528 ELECTED |
| WALSH David Philip Louis (commonly known as David Walsh) |
Local Conservatives | 1408 |
| WOODE Carl Anthony | Liberal Democrats | 1490 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 35 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 35 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 3
- electorate: 12196
- ballot papers issued: 3682
- turnout: 30.19%
Hill Forts and Upper Tarrants Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CROSS Alan | Labour Party | 168 |
| HICKISH Joseph Roger | Liberal Democrats | 251 |
| JESPERSEN Sherry Kay (commonly known as Sherry Jespersen) |
Conservative Party Candidate | 709 ELECTED |
| YARWOOD John Keith (commonly known as Keith Yarwood) |
Green Party | 151 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 17 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 17 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3554
- ballot papers issued: 1296
- turnout: 36.47%
Littlemoor and Preston Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BAILEY Alexander Robert (commonly known as Alex Bailey) |
Independent | 439 |
| BROWN Stephen Nicholas (commonly known as Steve Brown) |
Labour Party | 408 |
| DICKENSON Peter | Local Conservatives | 1379 ELECTED |
| LEGG Howard Richard | Liberal Democrats | 688 |
| O'LEARY Louie James | Local Conservatives | 1599 ELECTED |
| WEAVING Ann | Liberal Democrats | 664 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 14 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 14 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 7622
- ballot papers issued: 2852
- turnout: 37.42%
Lyme and Charmouth Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BAWDEN Belinda | Green Party | 884 ELECTED |
| ELLIS Michaela Louise | Local Conservatives | 380 |
| HART David Philip Thomas (commonly known as David Hart) |
Labour Party | 83 |
| MOONEY Patrick Gerald Peter (commonly known as Paddy Mooney) |
Liberal Democrat | 103 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 1 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 6 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 7 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 4065
- ballot papers issued: 1460
- turnout: 35.92%
Lytchett Matravers and Upton Ward - 3 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BILLINGTON John Patrick | Labour Party | 363 |
| BRENTON Alexandra Mary (commonly known as Alex Brenton) |
Liberal Democrat | 1354 ELECTED |
| GABRIEL Sean | Local Conservatives | 965 |
| MCKELL Stewart Murray (commonly known as Stew McKell) |
Local Conservatives | 928 |
| PIPE William Thomas (commonly known as Bill Pipe) |
Local Conservatives | 1073 |
| ROBINSON Stephen Mark (commonly known as Steve Robinson) |
Liberal Democrat | 1356 ELECTED |
| STARR Andrew James | Liberal Democrat | 1155 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 24 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 24 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 3
- electorate: 9726
- ballot papers issued: 2696
- turnout: 27.72%
Marshwood Vale Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN Stephen Douglas (commonly known as Steve Chapman) |
Labour Party | 109 |
| CHRISTOPHER Simon John | Local Conservatives | 645 ELECTED |
| GREGORY Jane Elizabeth (commonly known as Jane Gregory) |
Liberal Democrat | 340 |
| SEWELL Jacqualyne Frances Irene (commonly known as Jacqui Sewell) |
Green Party | 525 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 2 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 6 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 8 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3933
- ballot papers issued: 1627
- turnout: 41.37%
Melcombe Regis Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| ATKINSON Howard John | Labour Party | 176 |
| ORRELL Jonathan Martin (commonly known as Jon Orrell) |
Green Party | 419 ELECTED |
| WALL Claire Joan (commonly known as Claire Wall) |
Local Conservatives | 256 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 3 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 13 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 16 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3330
- ballot papers issued: 866
- turnout: 26.01%
Portland Ward - 3 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BENNETT Catherine | Green Party | 785 |
| COCKING Susan | Independents for Dorset | 744 |
| GADD Margaret Caroline | Local Conservatives | 342 |
| HARMSWORTH Lee Daniel | Liberal Democrats | 75 |
| HOPE Holly | Liberal Democrats | 120 |
| HUGHES Robert (Commonly known as Rob Hughes) |
Independents for Dorset | 895 ELECTED |
| KIMBER Paul Ralph | Labour Party | 875 ELECTED |
| MUNRO-PRICE Ian | Local Conservatives | 244 |
| PARKES Bernard Edward | Labour Party | 546 |
| PARKES Carralyn Paula | Labour Party | 724 |
| PEARSON Gillian | Liberal Democrats | 74 |
| QUINN Maureen | Local Conservatives | 224 |
| ROPER Peter John (commonly known as Pete Roper) |
Independents for Dorset | 899 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 22 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 22 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 3
- electorate: 9338
- ballot papers issued: 2544
- turnout: 27.24%
Puddletown and Lower Winterborne Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BADGER Helen Mary (commonly known as Helen Badger) |
Labour Party | 243 |
| LLOYD James Henry | Liberal Democrats | 456 |
| PARKER Emma Jayne | Local Conservatives | 603 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 2 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 21 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 23 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 4313
- ballot papers issued: 1326
- turnout: 30.74%
Radipole Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BELL Matthew Alastair (commonly known as Matt Bell) |
Liberal Democrats | 1427 ELECTED |
| BOWN Louise | Liberal Democrats | 1123 ELECTED |
| CRUMP Winifred Pauline (commonly known as Pauline Crump) |
Labour Party | 486 |
| FARQUHARSON James William | Local Conservatives | 457 |
| GRANYCOME George | Local Conservatives | 464 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 23 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 23 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 7316
- ballot papers issued: 2243
- turnout: 30.66%
Rodwell and Wyke Ward - 3 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| GRAVES Valerie Jane | Green Party | 1199 |
| NICKINSON Caroline Joyce | Local Conservatives | 825 |
| NICKINSON Richard Douglas | Local Conservatives | 756 |
| PROWSE Antony | Labour Party | 914 |
| SUTTON Clare Louise (commonly known as Clare Sutton) |
Green Party | 1516 ELECTED |
| TAYLOR Thomas | Labour Party | 700 |
| WEBB Claudia Lucienne | Green Party | 1327 ELECTED |
| WHELLER Kate | Labour Party | 1385 ELECTED |
| WILLIAMS Clare Louise | Local Conservatives | 644 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 21 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 21 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 3
- electorate: 10722
- ballot papers issued: 3398
- turnout: 31.69%
Shaftesbury Town Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BAVISTER Daniel (commonly known as Dan Bavister) |
Labour Party | 233 |
| BEER Derek Leslie | Liberal Democrats | 1403 ELECTED |
| DIBBEN Lester Mark | 187 | |
| EDWYN-JONES Virginia Rhiannon (commonly known as Virginia Edwyn-Jones) |
Local Conservatives | 558 |
| HOLLINGSHEAD Andrew Reginald | Independent | 529 |
| JEANES Jack David John | Liberal Democrats | 1008 ELECTED |
| TAYLOR Lester Geoffrey (commonly known as Lester Taylor) |
Patriots Alliance - English Democrats and UKIP | 86 |
| UNWIN Steven James (commonly known as Steve Unwin) |
Patriots Alliance - English Democrats and UKIP | 118 |
| VON CLEMENS Barry William (commonly known as Barry Von Clemens) |
Local Conservatives | 269 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 16 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 16 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 6835
- ballot papers issued: 2351
- turnout: 34.40%
Sherborne East Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| ANDREWS Jonathan Albert (commonly known as Jon Andrews) |
Liberal Democrat | 838 ELECTED |
| CASEY Robert Sean | Green Party | 103 |
| PENTOLFE Juliet May | Local Conservatives | 502 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 1 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 1 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 19 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 21 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3777
- ballot papers issued: 1464
- turnout: 38.76%
Sherborne Rural Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| HILLIER Stephen | The Conservative Party Candidate | 604 |
| LEGG Robin Andrew Shane | Liberal Democrat | 916 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 2 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 16 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 18 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 4036
- ballot papers issued: 1538
- turnout: 38.11%
Sherborne West Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BURNS Rebecca | Local Conservatives | 471 |
| CRABB Richard Henry Geoffrey | Liberal Democrat | 575 ELECTED |
| MARTIN Anthony Kelton (commonly known as Taff Martin) |
Independent | 264 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 5 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 5 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3791
- ballot papers issued: 1315
- turnout: 34.69%
South East Purbeck Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BROOKS Cherry Louise | Local Conservatives | 523 |
| TAMPIN-COPP Peter Craig (commonly known as Peter Copp) |
Labour Party | 95 |
| WILSON Benjamin James (commonly known as Ben Wilson) |
Liberal Democrats | 848 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 14 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 14 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3477
- ballot papers issued: 1480
- turnout: 42.57%
St Leonards and St Ives Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BARHAM Andrew Paul | Liberal Democrat | 626 |
| BRYAN John Raymond (commonly known as Ray Bryan) |
Local Conservatives | 1236 ELECTED |
| BUSKELL Nicola Joanne | Liberal Democrat | 730 |
| GORINGE Barry Peter | Local Conservatives | 1160 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 17 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 17 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 6540
- ballot papers issued: 1996
- turnout: 30.52%
Stalbridge and Marnhull Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| EVELEIGH Rosalind Sheila | Liberal Democrats | 603 |
| HARVEY Richard George (commonly known as Richard Harvey) |
Green Party | 133 |
| VITALI James Charles | Local Conservatives | 767 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 2 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 16 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 18 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 4414
- ballot papers issued: 1521
- turnout: 34.46%
Stour and Allen Vale Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CHAKAWHATA Will Mapfumo (commonly known as Will Chakawhata) |
Liberal Democrat | 688 ELECTED |
| COOK Robin David | Local Conservatives | 497 |
| PIKE Maryanne | Labour Party | 114 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 14 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 14 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3831
- ballot papers issued: 1314
- turnout: 34.30%
Sturminster Newton Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| DAULTREY Jennifer | Labour Party | 85 |
| JONES Carole Yvonne | Local Conservatives | 712 ELECTED |
| MAITLAND-GLEED Kevin Nicholas | Liberal Democrats | 267 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 1 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 9 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 10 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3489
- ballot papers issued: 1075
- turnout: 30.81%
Swanage Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BRADEY Christopher John (commonly known as Chris Bradey) |
Labour Party | 789 |
| CALVIN THOMAS Gillian Mary (commonly known as Gill Calvin Thomas) |
Liberal Democrats | 192 |
| EADES Philip Michael | Independent | 686 |
| MCDAVID Helen Mary | Independent | 460 |
| MONKHOUSE Deborah Susan (commonly known as Debby Monkhouse) |
Labour Party | 1084 |
| PIPER Matthew John (commonly known as Matt Piper) |
Liberal Democrats | 283 |
| POPE Kia Robert (commonly known as Kia Pope) |
Green Party | 215 |
| SUTTLE Gary Maurice | Local Conservatives | 1262 ELECTED |
| TRITE William Stanley | Local Conservatives | 1148 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 33 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 33 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 7840
- ballot papers issued: 3208
- turnout: 40.92%
Upwey and Broadwey Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BERGMAN Jan Edward Ernest | Local Conservatives | 317 |
| NORTHAM David James | Liberal Democrats | 710 ELECTED |
| SILVER Byron | Labour Party | 242 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 3 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 12 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 15 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3769
- ballot papers issued: 1283
- turnout: 34.04%
Verwood Ward - 3 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BAXTER John | UK Independence Party | 220 |
| COOMBS Toni Bartley | Local Conservatives | 1918 ELECTED |
| DEDDEN Lindsey | Liberal Democrats | 857 |
| FLOWER Spencer Grant | Local Conservatives | 1765 ELECTED |
| GIBSON Simon | Local Conservatives | 2006 ELECTED |
| HOLDDROYD Ginette Marie | Liberal Democrats | 579 |
| MASON Edward Arthur (commonly known as Ted Mason) |
Liberal Democrats | 707 |
| TURNER Sandra Joy (commonly known as Sandra Turner) |
Labour Party | 487 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 10 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 10 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 3
- electorate: 10819
- ballot papers issued: 3128
- turnout: 28.91%
Wareham Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| EZZARD Beryl Rita | Liberal Democrat | 1879 ELECTED |
| HOLLOWAY Ryan David | Liberal Democrat | 1710 ELECTED |
| LAW David Brian | Labour Party | 361 |
| NEWELL Jane | Local Conservatives | 632 |
| STOCQUELER Victoria Anna (commonly known as Victoria Stocqueler) |
Local Conservatives | 617 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 40 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 40 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 7818
- ballot papers issued: 2805
- turnout: 35.88%
West Moors and Three Legged Cross Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| ANZINGER-COOPER Steven | Independent | 239 |
| DURANT Peter | Liberal Democrat | 671 |
| HOBBS Malcolm John | Independent | 273 |
| SHORTELL David William (commonly known as David Shortell) |
Local Conservatives | 1056 ELECTED |
| SKEATS Andrew Neil (commonly known as Andy Skeats) |
Local Conservatives | 1054 ELECTED |
| WALLIS Sally Christine | Liberal Democrat | 713 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 17 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 17 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 7404
- ballot papers issued: 2117
- turnout: 28.59%
West Parley Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| KOUTSTAAL Martine Johanna Elisabeth (commonly known as Marlies Koutstaal) |
Liberal Democrat | 139 |
| MILLER Ann Josephine | Independent | 152 |
| PARRY Andrew Charles | Local Conservatives | 564 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 6 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 6 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3000
- ballot papers issued: 861
- turnout: 28.70%
West Purbeck Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BAKER Michael John | Liberal Democrats | 1245 ELECTED |
| BEDDOW Laura Jane | Local Conservatives | 962 ELECTED |
| CIVIL David Graham | Liberal Democrats | 929 |
| GREEN Peter David | Labour Party | 300 |
| PEDEN David | Labour Party | 171 |
| WHARF Peter Kendrick | Local Conservatives | 835 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 17 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 17 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 7174
- ballot papers issued: 2397
- turnout: 33.41%
Westham Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| FUHRMANN Alex | Liberal Democrats | 684 ELECTED |
| HAMILTON Lucy | Labour Party | 438 |
| HOPE Ryan Dean | Liberal Democrats | 708 ELECTED |
| JAMES Christine Mary | Independents for Dorset | 272 |
| MCGLYNN Alexander John | Local Conservatives | 255 |
| RODD Jonathan Leslie (commonly known as Jon Rodd) |
Labour Party | 320 |
| TANNASSEE Thomas Oswald | Local Conservatives | 175 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 25 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 25 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 6835
- ballot papers issued: 1643
- turnout: 24.04%
Wimborne Minster Ward - 2 seats
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BARTLETT Michael Anthony (commonly known as Mike Bartlett) |
Local Conservatives | 451 |
| BARTLETT Shane Kevin (commonly known as Shane Bartlett) |
Liberal Democrat | 1161 ELECTED |
| COOK Susan Anne (commonly known as Sue Cook) |
Local Conservatives | 493 |
| MORGAN David | Liberal Democrat | 1067 ELECTED |
| ROWLANDS Ashley Wynne | Labour Party | 283 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 13 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 13 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 2
- electorate: 6307
- ballot papers issued: 1877
- turnout: 29.76%
Winterborne and Broadmayne Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BRANT Graham Richard | Reform UK | 142 |
| PENFOLD James Mark (commonly known as Mark Penfold) |
Local Conservatives | 314 |
| TARR Roland Garth (commonly known as Roland Tarr) |
Liberal Democrat | 747 ELECTED |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 1 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 9 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 10 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3490
- ballot papers issued: 1215
- turnout: 34.81%
Winterborne North Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| COOPER Barrie George | Liberal Democrats | 663 ELECTED |
| O'CONNELL Stephen John (commonly known as Steve O'Connell) |
Local Conservatives | 444 |
| WHITE Haydn Roger (commonly known as Haydn White) |
Labour Party | 107 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 2 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 21 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 23 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 3776
- ballot papers issued: 1240
- turnout: 32.84%
Yetminster Ward - 1 seat
Number of votes received per candidate (if elected, the word "ELECTED" appear against the number of votes:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| HOWELL Diane Elizabeth | Local Conservatives | 752 |
| KIPPAX Christopher Mark Wills (commonly known as Chris Kippax) |
Liberal Democrat | 813 ELECTED |
| MARTIN Stuart Patrick (commonly known as Stuart Martin) |
Green Party | 139 |
| Reason | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 10 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 10 |
Number of vacant seats, electorate, ballot papers issued and turnout:
- vacant seats: 1
- electorate: 4073
- ballot papers issued: 1714
- turnout: 42.08%
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