Jackie has been a member of Molescroft Parish Council since 2014. She had previously stood twice for Beverley Town Council, missing out by only a handful of votes each time.

She has, with another councillor, launched a weekly activity group based at the Pavilion for those people who need to extend their friendship circle. Jackie identifies a need and solves to meet it. She did the same when she helped establish a stroke club in Beverley.

Jackie was also one of the first in Yorkshire to become a founding member lead for NextDoor, an Internet-based neighbourhood scheme by which members can be informed of local events and messages can be quickly passed if a need arises.

She regularly attends branch meetings in Beverley and has served as Beverley Branch Treasurer.