Highcliffe and Walkford (ward) explained

Highcliffe and Walkford is a ward in Christchurch, Dorset. Since 2019, the ward has elected 2 councillors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.^[1]

History

The ward has a parish council of the same name.^[2] On 8 July 2022, councillor and former mayor of Christchurch Nick Geary died.^[3]

Geography

The ward is in the far east of the council area, and covers the areas of Highcliffe and Walkford.

Councillors

The ward is currently represented by two independent councillors.^[4]

Election	Councillors
2019		Nigel Brooks(Christchurch Independents)		Nigel Geary(Independent)
2019		Nigel Brooks^[5] (Independent)
2022				Andy Martin(Christchurch Independents)
2023		David Martin(Christchurch Independents)

Election results

2022 by-election

The by-election triggered by the death of councillor Nick Geary was held on 6 October 2022. Voter turnout was 33.22%.^[6]

2019

References

1. Web site: Highcliffe & Walkford (Ward, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location. 2021-05-09. www.citypopulation.de.
2. Web site: Highcliffe and Walkford Parish Council. 2021-05-09. highcliffewalkford-pc.gov.uk.
3. Web site: 12 July 2022 . 'A true community man' – tributes to former Christchurch mayor Nick Geary . 2022-10-08 . New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times . en.
4. Web site: 2021-04-11 . Your Councillors . 2021-04-11 . democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk . en-GB.
5. Web site: One year to go: All that's changed at BCP Council since last elections . 2023-03-25 . Bournemouth Echo . en.
6. Web site: Highcliffe and Walkford ward by-election results 2022 . 2022-10-08 . www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk.