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 The political grouping was established following the 2023 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council election. The Bournemouth Independents Group elected Vikki Slade as council leader and became part of 'the Three Towns Alliance'."Vikki Slade elected as new leader of BCP Council", Bournemouth Echo, 23 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023. In April 2025, councillor Karen Rampton resigned from the Conservative Party. In July 2025, Labour councillor Michelle Dower resigned from Labour Party and joined the group.
Members As of October 2025: CouncillorWardElected asRef.Stephen BartlettRedhill and NorthbourneConservative in 2015, Independent in 2019 and 2023Michelle DowerKinsonLabour in 2023Jackie EdwardsRedhill and NorthbourneConservative in 2019, Independent in 2023Gillian MartinBoscombe WestLabour in 2023Karen RamptonTalbot and Branksome WoodsConservative in 2019 and 2023
See also
List of political parties in the United Kingdom Christchurch Independents
References