Before (end of 1996)
Not known.
After (end of 1997)
Not known.
Ward results
Christchurch Central1 seat · turnout 75.2%
| P. Hall | Liberal Democrats | 2,213 |
| S. Wilkes | Conservative | 1,897 |
| J. Payne | Independent | 753 |
| J Hanley | Labour | 475 |
Mudeford & Wingfield1 seat · turnout 80.7%
| A Havelock | Conservative | 3,761 |
| Steve Holes | Liberal Democrats | 2,267 |
| S Hall | Labour | 501 |