The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is made up of 76 members representing 33 wards.
Councillors are elected to office, often representing a political party. Upon election, councillors may form political groups which may be the same or different to their political party. The calculated allocation of seats on committees is based on the representation of these political groups.
The political composition of the council based on the political groups is:
| Liberal Democrat | 28 Councillors | |
| Conservative | 11 Councillors | |
| Christchurch Independents | 8 Councillors | |
| Labour | 8 Councillors | |
| Green | 6 Councillors | |
| BCP Independent | 5 Councillors | |
| Poole People | 5 Councillors | |
| Independents | 2 Councillors | |
| Poole Engage | 2 Councillors | |
| Vacancy | 1 Vacancy |
The table below provides details of the leaders and, where applicable, deputy leaders of each of the respective political groups
Political Group |
Group Leader |
Deputy Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrat | Councillor Millie Earl | Councillor Richard Herrett |
| Conservative | Councillor John Beesley | Councillor Bobbie Dove |
| Christchurch Independents | Councillor Paul Hilliard | Councillor David Flagg |
| Labour | Councillor Patrick Canavan | Councillor Sue Aitkenhead |
| Green | Councillor Chris Rigby | Councillor Sara Armstrong |
| BCP Independent | Councillor Stephen Bartlett | Councillor Michelle Dower |
| Poole People | Councillor Dr Felicity Rice | |
| Independents | Councillor Lisa Northover | |
| Poole Engage | Councillor Judy Butt | Councillor Julie Bagwell |