Mid Dorset and North Poole

Mid Dorset and North Poole is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2024 by Vikki Slade, a Liberal Democrat.

Boundaries

1997–2010:

The District of Purbeck wards of Bere Regis, Lytchett Matravers, Lytchett Minster, St Martin, and Wareham;
The District of East Dorset wards of Corfe Mullen Central, Corfe Mullen North, and Corfe Mullen South; and
The Borough of Poole wards of Alderney, Broadstone, Canford Heath, Canford Magna, and Creekmoor.

The constituency was created in 1997 from parts of the seats of North Dorset, Poole, South Dorset, and Bournemouth West.
2010–2024:

The District of Purbeck wards of Bere Regis, Lytchett Matravers, Lytchett Minster and Upton East, Lytchett Minster and Upton West, St Martin, and Wareham;
The District of East Dorset wards of Colehill East, Colehill West, Corfe Mullen Central, Corfe Mullen North, Corfe Mullen South, and Wimborne Minster; and
The Borough of Poole wards of Broadstone, Canford Heath East, Canford Heath West, and Merley and Bearwood.

In 2010, Colehill and Wimborne Minster were added to the seat from North Dorset, Alderney was moved back to Bournemouth West, and Creekmoor back to Poole.
2024–present:

The District of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole wards of: Bearwood & Merley; Broadstone; Canford Heath.
The District of Dorset wards of: Colehill & Wimborne Minster East; Corfe Mullen; Lytchett Matravers & Upton; Stour & Allen Vale; Wareham; West Purbeck ; Wimborne Minster.

''Boundaries expanded following re-organisation of local authorities and wards in Dorset, bringing the electorate within the permitted range.''

Constituency profile

This area includes two tourist towns, namely Wimborne Minster and Wareham, the latter at one end of Poole Harbour. Income levels are close to the national average, taking into account the high proportion of pensioners living across the area. and levels of rented and social housing are below the national average, particularly levels seen in cities.