Poole Town
Council Elections 2026

I am standing to represent Longfleet and Sterte on the new Poole Town Council, because I’m determined to see the unique historic identity of Poole protected and decisions about Poole made by Poole residents.

As a BCP councillor for Poole Town, I have been busy acting on residents’ issues and concerns, working on improvements to the way BCP does consultations and opposing bad council decisions, like selling off our civic centre.

My work as a BCP councillor and involvement in preparations for the new council have given me the experience I need to help create an efficient town council that gives local residents a strong voice and improves our town.

I’ve been keeping busy as your BCP councillor for Hamworthy – dealing with day-to-day issues like overgrown footpaths and parking, along with larger issues, while supporting residents through my regular surgeries.

I am running to represent Hamworthy East, where I’ve lived for over 27 years, for the new Poole Town Council. Although I was against the creation and timing of the new councils, I will represent you and lay good foundations for the future, making sure your voices are heard and that positive developments emerge.

For me, this isn’t abstract politics, it’s home. I live in Baiter and see both the pride residents have in the Old Town’s character and the everyday issues that affect the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Those small, visible concerns shape how people feel about their community. With the town council being established this year, the culture and standards set at the beginning will matter for years to come. I want to help ensure it starts responsibly, where the focus

lies on practical delivery, clear communication and collaboration.

I understand experience in local government is valuable. What I bring is commitment, preparation, a strong sense of responsibility and a love for the town I grew up in.

I’m standing for the Hamworthy West & Turlin Moor ward, where I’ve lived for five years.

I’m a retired deputy head teacher, and now give my time to volunteer work in the community. I have been involved in the work of Turlin Moor Community Foodstore for nearly 3 years, and see first hand the struggle many people have to meet their day-to-day living costs.

I’m a member of the steering group that is working to create a new skatepark on Turlin Moor and I get involved with other local initiatives as a member of St. Michael’s Church. I also volunteer at the RNLI Old Lifeboat museum. I believe in local issues being dealt with by local people, and if elected, I will represent your interests to the fullest of my ability.

I was born in Dorchester, grew up in Ferndown and have lived in Poole for the last 30 years.

I’ve worked as a lorry driver for over 40 years, taking me all over the country. Now I want to concentrate my efforts closer to home, on helping the community.

I’m used to fighting for people, having organised campaigns for better working conditions for my colleagues.

If elected, I would be your voice on the new town council — it shouldn’t be another body that tells residents what’s best for them. I would also lobby BCP Council for better road infrastructure as well as improved public transport.

I've lived in Penn Hill for 13 years. During my working life I had spells as a delivery driver and screenprinter but spent 35 years in IT, mainly as a Database Designer and Software Developer.

Some of the things I've been doing since retirement include voluntary stints with Cherry Tree Nursery, NHS Vaccinations and Poole Parkrun, as well as running around after my 4 grandchildren. When my children were younger, I was a parent governor and chair of governors at their school.

If elected, I would be advocate for improved facilities and opportunities for young people in Poole

I’m standing to represent the area I live and grew up in.

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I have a huge amount of pride in our town, which has driven me to get involved in local campaigning, outside my day job in simulation software.

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I campaigned against the sale of Poole Civic Centre, organising protests outside BCP Council and calling out the council administration in the Echo for being dishonest about the costs of keeping it.

Civic pride is also about what people see and feel when they step out in their community. Many parts of the town have been visibly neglected in recent years. If elected, I’d want to ensure that all of our public spaces get the attention they deserve.

I’m originally from Berkshire, and moved to Poole for work after leaving university.

I have since grown to love this town, and would like to give back by standing for Town Council to represent the community I have come to call home.

If elected, I will ensure that your views are heard. I am well aware that BCP Council currently doesn’t always take residents’ views into account, and I will ensure that the Town Council does listen.

As a councillor, I will also work to keep Poole’s unique identity alive, instead of allowing Poole to become a suburb of Bournemouth.

I have been a resident of Poole for over three years. I work at a local college within the BCP area, where I support young people with Special, Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and during the summer months volunteer at Poole Bike Nights. I am proud to be actively involved in supporting and bringing together our local community.    

I’m standing because I care deeply about our future, which is our young people. I want to champion better support and opportunities for them, especially those with SEND, and I am passionate about promoting an inclusive and connected community where everyone feels valued and listened to.

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My professional experience has given me a strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people and families locally. As part of my pledge, I would like to see the restoration of Oakdale Community centre, this was a key hub for the local community. However, under BCP Council it has been left to fall into disrepair. I believe it has the potential to once again become a vibrant space that brings people together, supports local groups, and strengthens our community. 

I have lived in Poole for over 30 years, working in arts education for most of that time encouraging young people to take part and experience the arts.   I retrained as a horticulturist and I’m passionate about green spaces and improving local environments to support wellbeing and mental health that allows everyone to have accessible outside space to enjoy.

I have lived in Poole for 35 years and I care deeply about the local area.
With a background in Youth and Community work, I understand the
importance of listening to residents and ensuring that local issues are
taken seriously.

I previously worked as a Youth Worker at Waterloo Youth Centre and was very disappointed when the provision was
withdrawn. I also volunteered for 6 years with the Poole Neighbourhood
Policing Team supporting victims of anti social behaviour and helping to
strengthen community safety.

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If elected, I would work with the residents of Creekmoor and Waterloo to
address the issues that matter most at a local level. I would be committed to ensuring your voices were heard by representing you on
the Town Council.

​My working life was in education as a maths teacher and lecturer, later an alumni officer.  I was elected as a staff member of the Council of Management of what is now Plymouth Marjon University.

Currently I am on the Parish Church Council of St. Luke’s Parkstone, and the National Executive of Christians on the Left.  

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It is how we work together, at a local level and national level with our MP Neil Duncan-Jordan which will determine how we get the best for Poole.

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I am all too aware from personal experience of the needs of the elderly, and also the challenges of those working in the care industry, often on low pay. I am a keen swimmer and cyclist. Do ‘Stop me and ask one’ as I pedal through on my British-built bike.