The official list of candidates who are standing for election in Swanage in Dorset has been announced, following the death of Bill Trite and the resignation of Debby Monkhouse.
There are two vacancies on Swanage Town Council – one seat in the north of the town and one in the south – as well as one vacancy representing Swanage on Dorset Council.
The polling stations in Swanage will be open between 7 am and 10 pm on Thursday 24th July 2025
Election date Thursday 24th July 2025
Bill Trite was a Swanage town councillor and one of two Swanage representatives on Dorset Council. He stood as a Local Conservative.
Debby Monkhouse was a Swanage town councillor, representing the Labour Party.
The elections will take place on Thursday 24th July 2025. Those registered to vote will receive a polling card, listing the polling station in Swanage where they can cast their vote.
There are two vacant seats on Swanage Town Council
Swanage Town Council – Swanage South ward
- Phil Burridge / (address in Dorset) / Local Conservatives
- James John Mercer / 10 Gordon Road, Swanage, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2QH / Labour Party
- Bryan Mark Taylor / (address in Dorset) / Independent
- Chris Wood / Flat 6, 27A Park Road, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2AA / Independent
Swanage Town Council – Swanage North ward
- Philip Michael Eades / 35 Mariners Drive, Swanage BH19 2SL / Independent
- Matt Piper / 172 Kings Road West, Swanage BH19 1HT / Liberal Democrats
- Gemma Nancy Alison Simmons / (address in Dorset) / Labour Party
- Gary Maurice Suttle / Pinhowe, East Drove, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3HF
There is one vacant seat representing Swanage on Dorset Council
Dorset Council – Swanage ward
- Philip Michael Eades / 35 Mariners Drive, Swanage, BH19 2SJ / Independents for Dorset
- John LeJeune / (address in Dorset) / Reform UK
- Poppy Maltby / Bonnie Braes, Durnford Drove, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HG / Liberal Democrats
- Gemma Nancy Alison Simmons / (address in Dorset) / Labour Party
- Chris Tomes / 15 Greensands Way, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1FD / Local Conservatives
Further information
- More on the elections including election timetable
