Thursday, 2 May 2019
I can do no better than start with a quote from The Echo, which sums up local feeling after Christchurch almost overwhelmingly voted against the merger of the three Councils: One woman emerged from casting her ballot to berate the Conservative candidate in a vitriolic, finger-wagging tirade: “I’d like to thank you for selling the borough out,” she said. “Eighty four per cent of us voted against the merger but you and others supported it. You are a disgrace and that’s why you are not getting our vote.”
16. Highcliffe & Walkford
- Nigel Brooks, Independent, 1,792,elected Read some literature here
- Nick Geary, Independent, 1,617, elected Read some literature here
- Trish Jamieson, Conservative, 1,192
- Colin Jamieson, Conservative, 1,017
- Lily Cox, Liberal Democrat, 379
- Lucy Harris, Liberal Democrat, 351
- Kathryn Boniface, Labour, 297
- Roger Boniface, Labour, 266
20. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
- Lesley Dedman, Independent, 1,827, elected Read some literature here
- Paul Hilliard, Independent, 1,722, elected Read some literature here
- Claire Bath, Conservative, 1,168
- Ray Nottage, Conservative, 873
- Fiona Cox, Liberal Democrat, 377
- Keith Harrison, Liberal Democrat, 333
- Gillian Hope, Labour, 244
- William Deans, Labour, 241
14. East Southbourne & Tuckton
- Eddie Coope, Conservative, 1,659, elected
- Malcolm Davies, Conservative, 1,464, elected
- Jane Bull, Green Party, 658
- Jon Nicholas, Liberal Democrat, 597
- Toni Colledge, Labour, 356
- David Ruffer, Liberal Democrat, 331
- Alan Davidson, Labour, 245
18. Littledown & Iford
- Lawrence Williams, Conservative, 1,182, elected
- Bobbie Dove, Conservative, 1,156, elected
- Catherine Bishop, Liberal Democrats, 556
- David Ball, Green Party, 552
- Pauline Haynes, Labour, 372
- Bill Brandwood, Labour, 326
- Muiruri Coyne, Liberal Democrat, 312
11. Commons
- Colin Bungey, Independent, 1,623, elected
- Margaret Phipps, Independent, 1,567, elected
- Jim Biggin, 469
- Carol Gardiner, Liberal Democrat, 458
- Victoria Hallam, Conservative. 438
- Lisle Smith, Conservative, 403
- Fenella Vick, Liberal Democrat, 394
- Peter Stokes, Labour, 223
- Antoinette Pearce, Labour, 208
10. Christchurch Town
- Mike Cox, Liberal Democrat, 891, elected
- Peter Hall, Conservative, 851, elected
- Michael Tarling, Liberal Democrat, 850
- Peter Watson-Lee, Conservative, 716 Read some literature here
- Fred Neale, Independent, 668
- Lindy Stuart-Clark, Independent, 625
- Steve Docherty, Green Party, 386
- Robert Hope, Labour, 348
- David Munnik, Labour, 279
7. Burton & Grange
- David Flagg, Independent, 1,196, elected
- Simon McCormack, Independent, 1,053, elected
- Claire Wade, Labour, 525
- Andrew Dunne, Labour, 420
- Wendy Grace, Conservative, 363
- Brian Case, Conservative, 358
- Benjamin Pantling, Green Party, 187
- Robert Dawson, Liberal Democrat, 146
- Frederick Worthy, Liberal Democrat, 125
There are also the following neighbourhood Councils:
Friars Cliff Ward of Christchurch Town Council- Lesley Dedman, Independent, 896, elected Read some literature here
- Paul Hilliard, 770, elected Read some literature here
- Claire Bath, 497
- Rob Ward, 75
Grange Ward of Christchurch Town Council
- Simon McCormack, Independent, 596, elected
- Janet Abbott, Independent, 582, elected
- David Jones, Independent, 577, elected
- Frederick Worthy, Liberal Democrat, 190
Jumpers & St Catherine’s Ward of Christchurch Town Council
- Colin Bungey, Independent, 1905, elected
- Fred Neale, Independent, 1483, elected
- Sue Spittle, 1145, elected
- Sue Fotheringham, 1012, elected
- Fiona Cox, Liberal Democrat, 900, elected
- Carol Gardiner, Liberal Democrat, 893, elected
- Fenella Vick, Liberal Democrat, 826
- Tavis Fox, 718
- Ray Thomas, UK Independence Party (UKIP), 621
Mudeford & Stanpit Ward of Christchurch Town Council
- Gillian Jarvis, Independent, 603, elected
- Grace Polson, Independent, 575, elected
- Bernie Davis, 382
- Keith Harrison, Liberal Democrat, 245
Priory Ward of Christchurch Town Council
- Avril Coulton, Independent, 1090, elected
- Sue Bungey, Independent, 1078, elected
- Mike Cox, Liberal Democrat, 1066, elected
- Michael Tarling, Liberal Democrat, 1059, elected
- Wendy Grace, Keeping Christchurch Special, 986, elected
- Tom Lane, Independent, 895, elected
- Stuart Tizzard, Keep Christchurch Special, 871
- Peter Hall, 796
- Christopher Guest, Independent, 696
- Trish Hansen, Fresh Ideas For A Positive Future, 635
- Christopher Van Hagen, Keep £1 For Two Hours Parking, 509
- Lindsay Turner, 118
Highcliffe and Walkford Neighbourhood Council
- Nigel Brooks, Independent, 1,093, elected Read some literature here
- Bob Hutchings, Zig-Zag Fighter, 939, elected
- Andy Martin, Independent, 782, elected
- Tina Butcher, Independent, 300
- Francesca Charlesworth, Independent, 257
Postscript
30 April – All’s Fair in Love and War?
Today I was out and about in Highcliffe and saw one of the Conservative candidates, blue rosette proudly displayed, canvassing. So I approached her and asked if I could have a leaflet. (She will remain anonymous.)
(Me): “Hello. Could I have one of those.”
(Lady candidate): “No, I know who you are and what you will do with it.”
“I won’t throw it away, I am publishing them all on my website.”
“No, you’ll just give it to XXXXX (rudely naming an opponent).”
As you know, I publish everything without comment or indication of how I might vote.
However, guess which Party I did not vote for!