Meet the Leader with Cllr Vikki Slade
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In this latest episode of Meet the Leader, Nick Kilby is joined by Cllr Vikki Slade. Cllr Slade tells the story of how she first got involved in politics, from her entry to the council to her two terms as Leader as Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. This conversation also explores the challenges of forming coalitions in 'No Overall Control' councils, which Cllr Slade did firstly with the Unity Alliance in 2020 and then with the Three Towns Alliance following the 2023 Local...
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