Andy was born in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, in 1959. He was raised and educated in Hildesheim, West Germany, and served for six years with the Parachute Regiment. He is a holder of the Certificate of Professional Competence for national road haulage and is a member of the Security Industry Authority, the Freight Transport Association, and the Society of Poole Men.

Vishal is a ward campaigner in Hamworthy East. He has lived in Hamworthy for past 15 years with his wife Val. Since being elected as a councillor for Hamworthy East, he has represented Poole on the Joint Health Scrutiny Board for Clinical Services Review and Mental Health Acute Care Pathway. At present he sits on various committees.

Elaine was first elected as Councillor in 1995 and was been Leader of the Council from 2010 to 2015. She has served in most areas of council services, with portfolio responsibilities including social services, health, housing and communities, culture and community learning. Among other achievements, she helped reconfigure day services for people with disabilities, achieved a refuge and community based domestic violence service in Poole, and oversaw the building and opening of Poole’s iconic Twin Sails Bridge in 2012.

Mohan is married with three daughters and has lived in Poole for 12 years. He studied at Harvard and for 20 years has mentored organisations to improve customer service. His business is based in Canford Cliffs ward.Mohan's pledges

Peter was first elected to the Council in May 2003. Immediately he led a select committee on smoking in public places, the evidence and outcome from which fed into the government's decision to ban smoking in public places. As portfolio holder for the environmental areas, he was instrumental in getting the fantastic outdoor gym in Poole Park and funding to update and create new play areas for children. He is a keen athlete and once helped a blind man to run a marathon.

Drew trained as an accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers before founding the AddVenture Group where he and his team advise and invest in businesses in the South.Living in Branksome East with his partner Katie, who was born in Poole, Drew is a keen runner and charity activist. He has completed several fundraising campaigns including cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats and rowing around the Isle of Wight. He is currently preparing for the London Marathon to raise funds for Children With Cancer.

Ian has lived in Poole his whole life and resides in Oakdale with his family. He enjoys spending time with his daughter who now attends St. Edwards Secondary School and his interests include most sports and travelling. After working over 25 years in the electronics industry for companies based locally in Poole he now works as a qualified residential property surveyor when not carrying out his Council duties. 

John lives in Parkstone. He and his family moved to Poole four years ago, relocating from Bedfordshire to enjoy all that the area has to offer in terms of lifestyle, natural environment and outdoor pursuits.He is passionate about the environment. Consequently, he is keen to protect the appeal and character of our beautiful and vibrant area through sustainable and sympathetic development. 

Janet is Leader of Poole Council, leader of the Conservative Group of Poole Councillors and Councillor for Oakdale. She was first elected in May 2007.

Emma Williams lives in Parkstone and was born and raised in Poole. After earning a BA degree in Politics from the University of Exeter she continues to cultivate a passionate interest in local and national politics.Emma now works with a variety of start-ups and established businesses, helping them with branding and marketing strategy. She is also an expert on social media and its use in business. She has a strong commitment to maintaining the natural beauty of Poole and is keen to help local businesses thrive and flourish in the area.