The official list of candidates who are standing for election in Swanage in Dorset has been announced, following the resignation of Sarah Brookes.
The vacancy is in the Swanage North ward, so only residents living in the north of Swanage will be eligible to vote in the election which will take place on Thursday 6th November 2025.
It’s the second election in 2025 for Swanage Town Hall staff to administer
Election on Thursday 6th November 2025
Sarah Brookes was an independent councillor, who stood down from the town council in September 2025, citing a change in circumstances of her work and care responsibilities.
Polling stations in the north of Swanage will be open from 7 pm to 10 pm on Thursday 6th November 2025 to enable all registered voters in Swanage North ward to vote.
Only the north side of Swanage will be voting this time
Swanage Town Council – Swanage North ward
- John Michael Bishop / 165 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NE / Local Conservatives
- Colin Richard Bright / Stafford, 34 Ulwell Road, Swanage, BH19 1LL / Swanage Residents
- Gemma Nancy Alison Simmons / Address in Dorset / Labour Party
- Bryan Mark Taylor / Address in Dorset / Local Independent
Key pre-election dates
- Apply to register to vote (if not already registered): Midnight on Tuesday 21st October 2025
- Apply to vote by post: 5 pm on Wednesday 22nd October 2025
- Apply to vote by postal proxy: 5 pm on Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Further information
- More details on the election and how to apply for a postal or proxy vote are on the Dorset Council website
