You have an upcoming election
Thursday 02 July 2026: Dorset Council local election St Leonards & St Ives by-election
You will have one ballot paper to fill out.Dorset Council local election St Leonards & St Ives by-election candidates
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Andrew Paul Barham
Liberal Democrats -
Margaret Elizabeth Goringe
Conservative and Unionist Party -
Mark Hamilton Keith
Green Party -
Philip Leach
Reform UK
Find out more about the candidates in your area on WhoCanIVoteFor.co.uk
Voter ID requirement
You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election
Read more about Voter ID
Voting by post
The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on Thursday 02 July 2026 was Wednesday 17 June 2026. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.
If you have a postal vote
Your local council will send your postal voting pack after the deadline to become a candidate has passed.
Voter registration
The deadline to register to vote on Thursday 02 July 2026 was Tuesday 16 June 2026.
If you registered to vote before the deadline, then you will be able to vote in this election. Contact your council to check if you are on the register.
You can register to vote in future elections.
Your polling station
All Saints Church Hall - Station 2
Ringwood Service Road
St Leonards
BH24 2NS
Opening times
Thursday 02 July 2026 — 7am – 10pm
Accessibility at polling stations
Polling stations have a range of accessibility support to help you cast your vote.
Read more about Accessibility at polling stations.
Your local council
For questions about your poll card, polling station, or about returning your postal voting ballot, contact your council.
Dorset CouncilCounty Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
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