ELECTIONS are set to take place in Swanage next month to fill vacant seats on both Swanage Town Council and Dorset Council.

Two seats at Swanage Town Council are up for grabs following the death of the former Swanage Mayor Bill Trite (Swanage North) in May and the resignation of Debby Monkhouse (Swanage South).

Bill Trite’s seat at Dorset Council is now also vacant, which has triggered an election.

Elections for all three seats are set to take place between 7am and 10pm on Thursday, July 24, with the count taking place immediately after polls close.

Dorset Council said the election for a seat at the unitary authority is an important opportunity for residents to help shape the future of their community by electing a new representative.

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Anyone wishing to put themselves forward is asked to submit their nomination by 4pm tomorrow (June 27).

A list of candidates will be published on Monday (June 30).

Poll cards will be issued to registered electors on Friday 4 July, providing details of polling stations.

Residents who are not yet registered to vote or who have recently moved to the area must ensure their registration is completed by July 8 in order to vote in this election.

More information about the process can be found at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/swanage-town-council-swanage-south-ward-election-on-24-july-2025