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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local by-election

Talbot & Branksome Woods ward by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 11 September 2025.

You will have one vote, and can choose from five candidates.

Get ready to vote:

  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.

    You can mark up to one candidate.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

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    Your polling station is:

    Station A - St. Luke`s Church (Bournemouth)
    St. Luke`s Road
    Bournemouth

    It will be open from 7a.m. to 10p.m. on Thursday 11 September 2025

    You don't need to take your poll card with you.

    If you have a postal vote, you can hand it in at this polling station on election day up to 10pm. When handing in postal votes, you will need to complete a form, giving your name, address, how many postal votes you are handing in, and why you are handing in those postal votes.

    Read more about how to vote.

    Get directions.

  • You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election

    You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station.

    If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 3 September 2025

  • Voting by post

    The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 11 September 2025 was 27 August 2025. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.

    Read more about voting by post.

    If you have a postal vote, your local council will send your postal voting pack around three weeks before polling day.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council on 01202 123400.

    Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council
    https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
    elections@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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