BCP Independent Group
BCP Independent Group | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Ideology | Non-partisan politics |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 5 / 76 |
BCP Independent Group or Bournemouth Independents Group is a local political grouping on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. It is made up of independent Bournemouth councillors formerly from the Conservative and Labour parties.
History
[edit]The political grouping was established following the 2023 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council election.[1] The Bournemouth Independents Group elected Vikki Slade as council leader and became part of 'the Three Towns Alliance'.[2] In April 2025, councillor Karen Rampton resigned from the Conservative Party.[3] In July 2025, Labour councillor Michelle Dower resigned from Labour Party and joined the group.[4]
Members
[edit]As of October 2025:
| Councillor | Ward | Elected as | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Bartlett | Redhill and Northbourne | Conservative in 2015,[5] Independent in 2019 and 2023[6] | [7] |
| Michelle Dower | Kinson | Labour in 2023 | [8] |
| Jackie Edwards | Redhill and Northbourne | Conservative in 2019, Independent in 2023[9] | [10] |
| Gillian Martin | Boscombe West | Labour in 2023 | [11] |
| Karen Rampton | Talbot and Branksome Woods | Conservative in 2019 and 2023 | [12] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "BCP council to be run by coalition led by Lib Dem Vikki Slade". BBC News. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Vikki Slade elected as new leader of BCP Council", Bournemouth Echo, 23 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "'It is no longer consistent with my views' - Councillor resigns from Tory party". Bournemouth Echo. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "Councillor resigns from Labour out of 'deep sadness'". Bournemouth Echo. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Tory councillor quits after refusing to back John Beesley as leader". Bournemouth Echo. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Councillor who quit Bournemouth Tories will stand again as independent". Bournemouth Echo. 29 December 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Stephen Bartlett". democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Michelle Dower". democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "'A lack of getting the basics right': BCP councillor quits Conservative Party". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Jackie Edwards". democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Gillian Martin". democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Karen Rampton". democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
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