Bournemouth, Christchurch, Political, Poole | Posted on July 24th, 2024 | return to news
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council elects new leader
Councillor Millie Earl was elected as the new leader of BCP Council on 23 July, replacing newly-elected MP Vikki Slade.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has a new leader following the election of Cllr Millie Earl to the role at the Council meeting on 23 July. She is replacing Cllr Vikki Slade, who stepped down from the role after being elected as the new MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole at the General Election.
Cllr Earl will now lead the Three Towns Alliance administration, which is made up of the Liberal Democrats (28 councillors), Christchurch Independents (eight councillors), Poole People Party (five councillors) and The Bournemouth Independent Group (three councillors).
Cllr Earl represents the Newtown and Heatherlands ward. She previously held the role of Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities.
On being elected Leader, Cllr Earl said: “I am so proud to have been chosen to lead Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
“The enormity of this role is not lost on me. There is opportunity ahead for this council but there are also challenges. I am proud to be a member of the Three Towns Alliance that recognises the individuality and identity of each town and ensures that we harness the distinctiveness of our communities.
“We have some key projects in the pipeline to deliver that positive change – the ward improvement fund, town centre improvement fund, the resident’s card and a governance review to put decision making back into the hands of local communities so that they can thrive.
“I, along with my Cabinet colleagues, remain committed to our new shared vision; where sound decision making puts people, communities, place and environment at the heart of what we do.”
Cllr Vikki Slade will remain as the councillor for the Broadstone Ward. Speaking before Cllr Earl was elected, Cllr Slade said: “I will always remain extraordinarily proud to have been elected Leader of BCP Council on two occasions, initially when the council was first formed and then again over the last year and a half.
“Throughout my time as leader of BCP Council I have been dedicated to doing the best for the residents, visitors and businesses of this hugely special place.
“My journey from new council leader to MP has had Millie by my side throughout.
“She is insightful, hardworking, thoughtful and inclusive. Millie knows how to get the best out of people, but also to stand her ground on the things she believes in, and I can think of no better candidate to take BCP forward.”
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