Highcliffe and Walkford is a ward in

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. Since

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, the ward has elected 2 councillors to

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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

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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.

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was 33.22%.

2019

References

Politics of Christchurch, Dorset Wards of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole {{England-geo-stub