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Christchurch Independents
The Christchurch Independents (CI) are a political party and group in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, formed by journalist Andy Martin and (former) Conservative and Independent Councillors after the reorganisation of local government in Dorset, with new candidates joining to stand in Christchurch wards for the inaugural 2019 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Election. Originally not forming a registered political party, CI was initially the joint-third largest alongside the Poole People and ALL group. In 2020, Christchurch Independents councillor Colin Bungey died, leading to a by-election being held the next year in the Commons Ward, for which the Christchurch Independents were registered as a political party. History Background In 2018 Christchurch Borough Council unsuccessfully attempted to appeal against the planned reorganisation of Dorset into two unitary authorities, which would see Christchurch cease to be a borough as part o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, officially the Conservative and Unionist Party and also known colloquially as the Tories, is one of the Two-party system, two main political parties in the United Kingdom, along with the Labour Party (UK), Labour Party. It is the current Government of the United Kingdom, governing party, having won the 2019 United Kingdom general election, 2019 general election. It has been the primary governing party in Britain since 2010. The party is on the Centre-right politics, centre-right of the political spectrum, and encompasses various ideological #Party factions, factions including One-nation conservatism, one-nation conservatives, Thatcherism, Thatcherites, and traditionalist conservatism, traditionalist conservatives. The party currently has 356 Member of Parliament (United Kingdom), Members of Parliament, 264 members of the House of Lords, 9 members of the London Assembly, 31 members of the Scottish Parliament, 16 members of the Senedd, Welsh Parliament, 2 D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is a unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It was created on 1 April 2019 by the merger of the areas that were previously administered by the unitary authorities of Bournemouth and Poole, and the non-metropolitan district of Christchurch, Dorset, Christchurch. The authority covers much of the area of the South East Dorset conurbation, South Dorset conurbation. Background Bournemouth and Christchurch are Historic counties of England, historically part of the county of Hampshire, whilst Poole is historically a part of Dorset and was a county corporate. By the mid 20th century the towns had begun to coalesce as a List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, conurbation, and in the Local Government Act 1972, 1974 Local Government Act the three areas were brought together under the ceremonial county The counties and areas for the purposes of the lieutenancies, also referred to as the lieutenancy areas of En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Localism (politics)
Localism describes a range of political philosophies which prioritize the local. Generally, localism supports local production and consumption of goods, local control of government, and promotion of local history, local culture and local identity. Localism can be contrasted with regionalism and centralized government, with its opposite being found in the unitary state. Localism can also refer to a systematic approach to organizing a central government so that local autonomy is retained rather than following the usual pattern of government and political power becoming centralized over time. On a conceptual level, there are important affinities between localism and deliberative democracy. This concerns mainly the democratic goal of engaging citizens in decisions that affect them. Consequently, localism will encourage stronger democratic and political participatory forums and widening public sphere connectivity. History Localists assert that throughout the world's history, mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christchurch Town (ward)
Christchurch Town is a ward in Christchurch, Dorset. Since 2019, the ward has elected 2 councillors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Before then the Town Centre ward elected two councillors to Christchurch Borough Council. History The Town Centre ward elected Conservative Councillors at the 2015 Christchurch Borough Council election. In the first election to 2019 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council in 2019, Christchurch Town was the only ward in Christchurch to elect a Liberal Democrat councillor. Geography The ward is based around Christchurch Town Centre as well as Purewell Purewell is an area of Christchurch, Dorset. History St John's Mission Church was built in 1880–81 at the expense of Miss Mary Long. In 2020, Purewell lost their Post Office. Politics Purewell and Stanpit elected two councillors to C ... and parts of Portfield. It consists mainly of the former Christchurch Borough ward of Town Centre, as well as parts of the for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Council Elections
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is a unitary authority in Dorset, England. It was formed in April 2019, with the 2019 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council election, inaugural elections held in May of that year. The council is made up of 76 councillors from 33 wards, elected for a four-year term, with the next elections due take place in 2023. Political control After the 2019 Election no party was in overall control, with the Conservatives 3 seats short of a majority, with a "Unity Alliance" coalition, led by the Liberal Democrats instead forming a majority administration. In 2020, a vote of no confidence lead to the Conservatives forming a minority administration. In September 2021, 4 councillors, 3 independents and 1 Liberal Democrat, defected to the Conservatives, forming a majority on the council for the first time since its first election in May 2019. Leadership The leader of the council, leaders of the council since 2019 have been: Result maps File: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burton And Grange (ward)
Burton and Grange is a ward of Christchurch, Dorset. Since 2019, the ward has elected 2 councillors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Geography The ward includes the villages/suburbs of Burton and Winkton. The ward comprises the entirety of the former Christchurch Borough Council Christchurch ( ; mi, Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River / ... wards of Burton & Winkton and Grange, which each elected two councillors each. Councillors Burton and Grange The ward is currently represented by two independent councillors. Former Wards Burton & Winkton Grange Election results References {{Christchurch, Dorset Bournemouth Borough Council elections Wards of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mudeford, Stanpit And West Highcliffe (ward)
Mudeford, Stanpit and West Highcliffe is a ward in Christchurch, Dorset. Since 2019, the ward has elected 2 councillors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Geography The ward covers the areas of Mudeford, Stanpit, Friars Cliff and the western parts of Highcliffe-on-Sea Highcliffe-on-Sea (usually simply Highcliffe) is a seaside town in Dorset in England, administered since April 2019 as part of the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It forms part of the South East Dorset conurbation alon .... Election results 2019 References Politics of Christchurch, Dorset Wards of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole {{England-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highcliffe And Walkford (ward)
Highcliffe and Walkford is a 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. Election results 2022 by-election The by-election triggered by the death of councillor Nick Geary was held on 6 October 2022. Voter turnout In political science, voter turnout is the participation rate (often defined as those who cast a ballot) of a given election. This can be the percentage of registered voters, eligible voters, or all voting-age people. According to Stanford Unive ... was 33.22%. 2019 References Politics of Christchurch, Dorset Wards of Bou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Kingdom Bournemouth Pool And Christchurch Unitary Authority 2020
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United Kingdom Bournemouth Pool And Christchurch Unitary Authority 2019
United may refer to: Places * United, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community * United, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Arts and entertainment Films * ''United'' (2003 film), a Norwegian film * ''United'' (2011 film), a BBC Two film Literature * ''United!'' (novel), a 1973 children's novel by Michael Hardcastle Music * United (band), Japanese thrash metal band formed in 1981 Albums * ''United'' (Commodores album), 1986 * ''United'' (Dream Evil album), 2006 * ''United'' (Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell album), 1967 * ''United'' (Marian Gold album), 1996 * ''United'' (Phoenix album), 2000 * ''United'' (Woody Shaw album), 1981 Songs * "United" (Judas Priest song), 1980 * "United" (Prince Ital Joe and Marky Mark song), 1994 * "United" (Robbie Williams song), 2000 * "United", a song by Danish duo Nik & Jay featuring Lisa Rowe Television * ''United'' (TV series), a 1990 BBC Two documentary series * ''United!'', a soap opera that aired on BBC One from 1965-19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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