Borough Councillors

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...

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...

Janet as first elected in May 2007. and became a portfolio holder in May 2010 for Children's Services. Janet's councillor role is very much focused around services for children and their families here in Poole, this includes Health and Wellbeing,...

Xena was first elected in May 2003 and has focused on the local economy and environment. She is an NHS public health practitioner with a keen interest in services for children and their families. As a former chair of the Council scrutiny board, she...

Ron was first elected in March 1998. He has taken the lead for Poole on the South West Local Government Association and his council work has focused on securing and maintaining a dynamic economy for Poole

In 2001 Ron was honoured to serve as...

May has been a councillor for Canford Cliffs since 2007. Her background is in finance and her career was in accountancy and banking. With this background she is keen to ensure that the council provides value for money, with front-line services being...

Newly elected in May 2011, Peter is a retired local government officer who understands the challenges and complexities of the public sector.
Peter can relate to the concerns of local people in relation to development control and understands the...

Les was first elected to Council  in 1999 and has lived in the Creekmoor ward for over thirty years. He has been married to Maryrose since 1971 and they both still enjoy community work and gardening. Les has chaired the Waterloo Youth Club since...

Judy was first elected in May 1999 and has worked in most areas of council services. She is a former Chairman of LIcensing and Vice Chairman of Planning and Learning Disability Champion and understands how to engage people to participate.
Her new...

John was first elected in May 2003 and has held a key responsibility in the regulatory areas. He is Chairman of the Licensing Committee and it's various sub committees looking at strategic policy around licensing as well as overseeing individual...