Canford Cliffs

Canford Cliffs is an electoral ward in the conurbation of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in England, sitting on the northern edge of Poole Harbour and facing the peninsula of Sandbanks. The area is defined by low sandstone cliffs, sheltered sandy beaches and a compact village of independent shops, cafés and restaurants that serves both locals and summer visitors.

The ward is often regarded as one of the more affluent parts of the conurbation, with high property values, a significant retired and second‑home population and an economy that leans on boutique retail and seasonal tourism; much of the housing dates from the Victorian and Edwardian periods. It elects councillors to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, and local issues typically centre on coastal management, parking and balancing resident life with visitor pressure in the warmer months.