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As it happened: BCP by-elections and Dorset PCC counts 2021

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  • ➡️ Conservative candidate David Sidwick elected as Dorset PCC
  • ➡️ The count is taking place today for the by-election and Dorset PCC election
  • ➡️ Yesterday voting took place for the Canford Heath ward and Commons ward by-elections and for Dorset's next Police and Crime Commissioner
  • ➡️ Conservative candidate Sean Gabriel has won the Canford Heath by-election by 41 votes
  • ➡️ Christchurch Independents candidate Vanessa Ricketts has won the seat in the Commons ward by more than 500 votes

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