Commons (ward)

Commons is a ward of Christchurch, Dorset. Since [2019 Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorset|Christchurch and Poole Council election|2019], the ward has elected 2 councillors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

History

The ward comprises the former Christchurch Borough Council wards of St Catherine's & Hum and Jumpers now defunct Jumpers ward formerly elected 2 councillors to Christchurch Borough Council.

Geography

The ward covers the Jumpers Common and Fairmile areas of Christchurch. The southern border of the ward follows the River Stour. Other rural parts of the ward include; Hurn, East Parley and Parley Common. The ward is the largest in the council. Commons ward includes Bournemouth International Airport.

Election results

2021 by-election

The seat was won by independent candidate Vanessa Helen Ricketts.