BCP Independent Group
British political party
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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.
BCP Independent Group | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Ideology | Non-partisan politics |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 5 / 76 |
History
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
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] |
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