Voters in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are today choosing Dorset’s next Police & Crime Commissioner.
The four candidates are Howard Legg, for the Liberal Democrats; Conservative David Sidwick; Labour candidate David Stokes and Independent Marianne Storey.
There’s also a by-election in BCP Council’s Canford Cliffs ward and elections for all 82 seats on Dorset Council.
The four candidates standing in Canford Cliffs are:
- Jim Buchanan, Labour Party
- Ray Sparrow, Liberal Democrats
- Johnny Tutton, Green Party
- Gavin Wright, Conservative & Unionist Party
Voters are reminded that they need to show photo ID to be eligible to vote in person and by proxy.
Polling stations close at 10pm tonight.
- Picture: BCP Council.
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