On May 8, nearly 100,000 ballot papers were counted for new town councils in Bournemouth, Poole, and Broadstone. The atmosphere ranged from nervous excitement to elation for winners and disappointment for losers. Reform UK notably secured 15 out of 21 seats on the Poole Town Council, with the Liberal Democrats taking 6 seats. A highlight was Reform UK’s victory in the Newtown ward, represented by BCP Council Leader Millie Earl, which elicited applause from supporters. The town councils will oversee local community events and planning applications, functioning below the BCP Council.
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