Canford Heath is an extensive area of medium density housing on the northern edge of Poole. Most of the housing dates from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s and includes pleasant pockets of open space, schools, shops, pubs, churches, a library, community centre and leisure centre.
The south west part comprises an industrial estate, business park, council waste facility, and supermarket. To the north, housing backs onto Canford Heath – an extensive area of open heathland, designated as Green Belt and having a number of public footpaths and riding trails.
Historically, Canford Heath used to be divided into 2 wards – East and West – but is now combined into one ward within BCP Council – having 3 Councillors rather than the previous 4.
The 6 May 2021 By Election was called for Canford Heath voters to elect one Councillor – due to the sad death of Pete Parrish (elected in May 2019).
Election Results :-
BCP Council – May 2019 – Canford Heath
LD (3) Matthews 1743, Moore 1966, Parrish 1541
Con (3) Gabriel 899, Thompson 871, Tindle 657
UKIP (1) Christopher Spence 552
Grn (1) Hawkins 335
Lab (3) Green 397, Bassinder 250, Hyder 238
Borough of Poole – May 2015 – Canford Heath East
LD (2) Hodges 1331, Moore 1339
Con (2) Bowman 1064, Tomlin 899
UKIP (1) Zac Stanworth 795
Grn (2) D. Maxwell-Harrison 215, H. Maxwell-Harrison 267
Borough of Poole – May 2015 – Canford Heath West
LD (2) Matthews 1122, Parrish 927
Con (2) Gabriel 1321, Tindle 1200
UKIP (2) John Hawkins 666, Dominic Turner 497
Grn (2) Burgess 166, Challis 271
MFP (1) Tapping 87
Lab (1) Wyatt 307
Local Publications :-
Daily Echo
Canford Heath Link (monthly) www.canfordheathlink.co.uk
BCP News (3-4 issues per year) www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news
