WAREHAM ST MARTIN comprises the residential area of Sandford, along with Holton Heath and its adjacent industrial estate.
Most of the ward contains a large tract of forest and heathland bounded by the edge of Poole Harbour, Wareham town and the A35 Poole – Dorchester road from the Bakers Arms roundabout. The A351 road to Swanage runs through the ward and is frequently congested by traffic, especially during the holiday season.
The ward has a population of 2,733, with 2,157 electors.
Elected Representatives:
Dorset County Council:
Beryl Ezzard (LD) b.r.ezzard@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Next Election: May 2017
Purbeck District Council (2 seats):
Beryl Ezzard (LD) cllr.ezzard@purbeck-dc.gov.uk
Keith Green (LD) cllr.green@purbeck-dc.gov.uk
Next Election: May 2015
Wareham St Martin Parish Council
Miss M. D. Weller, 5 Border Drive, Upton, Poole, Dorset BH16 5DU.
01202-624261
debbieweller@warehamstmartinpc.org.uk
Meets on the 2nd Monday monthly, at Sandford Community Hall, 7.00 pm
Recent Elections:
Dorset County Council (May 13):
LD 1047; CON 667; UKIP (Keith Simpson) 565; LAB 209
Purbeck District Council (May 11):
LD 541; CON 385; UKIP (Keith Simpson) 133
