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NEW LEADERSHIP: Cllr Lawton at the opening of three energy efficient homes with ex-housing director Gary Josey

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“My intention is to dispel the fears that this is a Bournemouth takeover....we are a family"

BCP Election count at The BIC , Bournemouth..

BCP Election count at The BIC , Bournemouth..

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Parties launch talks to seize control of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

BCP Election count at The BIC , Bournemouth. Poole People Party trio of Mark Howell, L-J Evans and Andy Hadley victorious in Poole Town..

BCP Election count at The BIC , Bournemouth. Poole People Party trio of Mark Howell, L-J Evans and Andy Hadley victorious in Poole Town..

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"We would want an administration that acts for everybody": Poole People want council to serve whole community

David Flagg and Simon McCormack win for Christchurch Independents in the Burton and Grange ward. Picture: Richard Crease

David Flagg and Simon McCormack win for Christchurch Independents in the Burton and Grange ward. Picture: Richard Crease

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Christchurch Independents open to talks with all parties and groups other than the Conservatives

Nick Geary and Nigel Brooks, in Highcliffe and Walkford, were among the victors who reduced the Tories to one seat

Nick Geary and Nigel Brooks, in Highcliffe and Walkford, were among the victors who reduced the Tories to one seat

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'We have been slaughtered': Voters wipe out Tories in Christchurch over merger and council tax

The count for the 2019 local elections at the BIC. Picture by Richard Crease

The count for the 2019 local elections at the BIC. Picture by Richard Crease

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Local elections 2019: results for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at a glance

Vikki Slade and Mike Brooke were re-elected for the Liberal Democrats in Broadstone

Vikki Slade and Mike Brooke were re-elected for the Liberal Democrats in Broadstone

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Lib Dems enjoy big comeback in Poole while borough's former Conservative leader loses seat

Pic - Corin Messer - 02/05/13 - cElecVox8 .County council elections take place in the Christchurch and East Dorest areas. .Voters at the polling station at Highcliffe School. .COPYRIGHT - BOURNEMOUTH DAILY ECHO..

Pic - Corin Messer - 02/05/13 - cElecVox8 .County council elections take place in the Christchurch and East Dorest areas. .Voters at the polling station at Highcliffe School. .COPYRIGHT - BOURNEMOUTH DAILY ECHO..

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Local elections 2019: Turnout thought to be lower than previous years due to "disillusionment with politics"

Local election count in Weymouth. Picture: Finnbarr Webster

Local election count in Weymouth. Picture: Finnbarr Webster

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Tories in control of new Dorset Council with wins for the Lib Dems and Greens

Poole People Party celebrate taking all three seats for Poole Town

Poole People Party celebrate taking all three seats for Poole Town

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Local elections 2019: the count for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as it happened

Liberal democrat candidates celebrating the result of the local elections 2019

Liberal democrat candidates celebrating the result of the local elections 2019

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Local elections 2019: Tories keep hold of New Forest council – but Lib Dems stage fightback

Simon Bull and Chris Rigby won Winton East for the Greens at the start of a day, which saw their party and Labour gain in Bournemouth

Simon Bull and Chris Rigby won Winton East for the Greens at the start of a day, which saw their party and Labour gain in Bournemouth

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'It will be a different council going forward': Tories hold onto seats in Bournemouth (but Labour and Greens make gains)

Local council elections are being held across Dorset today. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire.

Local council elections are being held across Dorset today. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire.

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Local elections 2019: Voters across Dorset to head to the polls today in “significant and historic event”

The elections take place on May 2

The elections take place on May 2

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Local elections 2019: All the candidates standing for the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council

File photo dated 06/05/2010 of a voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box at the polling station at Market Hall in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Wednesday January 25, 2012. The law should be changed before the next

File photo dated 06/05/2010 of a voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box at the polling station at Market Hall in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Wednesday January 25, 2012. The law should be changed before the next

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Town council elections cancelled after death of candidate and former Mayor

The councils were formed earlier this month. Photo: Stephen Bath

The councils were formed earlier this month. Photo: Stephen Bath

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Two new councils set up in Christchurch will 'give a local voice in planning'

Elections to the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council take place on May 2

Elections to the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council take place on May 2

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Just two days until elections for new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council take place

Voters at a polling station in Highcliffe

Voters at a polling station in Highcliffe

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Apathy party looks set to win local elections in new BCP council seats