Councillor
Vanessa Ricketts
Christchurch Independents councillor for Commons
Council: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Christchurch Independents
Contact Information
Commons Ward
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Where Vanessa fits into things
Christchurch
Constituency
Commons
Ward
Vanessa Ricketts
Councillor
Commons
Margaret Phipps
Councillor · Commons
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (LC)