Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is a unitary authority in Dorset, England. It was formed in April 2019, with the 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 to take place in 2027.
Two by-elections were held in May 2021 alongside national local elections after the death of a Liberal Democrat and an Independent councillor in the wards of Canford Heath and Commons.
A by-election was held on 6 October 2022 following the death of independent Councillor Nick Geary.
A by-election was held on 29 June 2023 following the resignation of Labour Councillor Martin Bedford.
A by-election was held on 2 May 2024 alongside nationwide local elections following the resignation of Conservative Councillor May Haines.
A by-election was held on 24 October 2024 following the death of independent Councillor Brian Castle.
A by-election was held on 11 September 2025 following the resignation of Conservative Councillor Philip Broadhead.