Highcliffe and Walkford is a civil parish and electoral ward in Christchurch, Dorset. Since 2019, the ward has elected 2 councillors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

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

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. ElectionCouncillors2019Nigel Brooks (Christchurch Independents)Nigel Geary (Independent)2019Nigel Brooks (Independent)2022Andy Martin (Christchurch Independents)2023David Martin (Christchurch Independents)

Election results

2023

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%.

2019

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