Local elections 2023
Labour win 2 councillors in poole!
Poole Labour are proud to have stood a local, Labour candidate in every ward across Poole in the Local Elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
For the first time in over 20 years, we had 2 Labour Councillors elected! Cllr Peter Cooper in Hamworthy & Cllr Sue Aitkenhead in Poole Town.
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To find out more about your Labour Councillors, please read below.
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CLLR Peter cooper - hamworthy
Peter has been a member of the Hamworthy
community for 23 years. He worked as a
Senior Youth Worker in Poole, running the
Turlin Moor Youth Centre for four years.
During his time in Hamworthy, he has been
very active in the community.
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If you are a local resident, you can email him at peter.cooper@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Keep in touch with Peter!
sue aitkenhead - poole town
Sue lives and runs her own business as a healthcare professional in Poole Town ward.
She gained 12 years experience as a local councillor before moving to Poole in 2008.
Since then she has given back to the local community as a volunteer, teaching Aikido to local children and playing music for patients at a local hospital.
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During the coronavirus lockdown she helped volunteer with the Poole Community Support Group, providing vital help to those self isolating.
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If you are a local resident, you can email Sue: sue.aitkenhead@bcpcouncil.gov.uk