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Andrew Garratt

Andrew Garratt was elected as Isle of Wight councillor for Parkhurst in the May 2017 local council elections. He was re-elected to the same ward in the May 2021 elections.

He is a member of the Liberal Democrat Party and Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Below are some of the articles in which Cllr Garratt is mentioned.

21, November 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council approves enhanced support package for low-income residents

Council tax relief for struggling Isle of Wight residents; plan approved by Full Council

25, October 2024·2 min read

£6.3m for prison estates roads ‘should be spent well, not just fast’ says councillor

Councillor Andrew Garratt said he has tried to get the council to “crack on” with getting a contractor for the Newport roadworks, pushing “every month” at project board meetings for updates

24, October 2024·2 min read

County Hall’s handling of £6.3m road fund stirs local concerns (updated)

Slow progress on Newport's prison estate roads, despite significant Ministry of Justice grant

7, March 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats now withdraw from East Wight Primary events (update 2)

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats say legal complications force them out of East Wight primary event

29, February 2024·3 min read

Opposition’s amendment forces Isle of Wight council to adopt new budget plans (updated)

Isle of Wight council must implement opposition-led schemes after amendment passes

28, February 2024·1 min read

Higher tax rates for second homes and empty properties approved by Isle of Wight council

Higher council tax rates for second homes and empty properties starting April

County Hall - looking through the lavender on other side of road

27, February 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight Lib Dems propose focus on housing, mental health and support for women moving on after trauma

Isle of Wight Lib Dems push for enhanced support in trauma, mental health, and housing in the 2024/25 council budget

15, February 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats nominate candidates for East and West constituencies

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats choose their parliamentary candidates for the General Election

9, February 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight introduces over 50 new parking restrictions, some delayed

Newport, Carisbrooke and Gunville sees a major rollout of parking restrictions, with some deferred

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16, January 2024·7 min read

Isle of Wight candidates react to poll predicting Labour IW electoral wins

News OnTheWight asks local politicians for their response to the latest poll that predicts Labour taking the Island in the General Election

Speech bubble made from screwed up paper

9, January 2024·6 min read

East Wight Primary initiative sparks debate over progressive MP election strategy

Political parties respond to grassroots campaign for selecting progressive Isle of Wight MP

22, December 2023·4 min read

Councillor Blake aims to rejuvenate Ventnor economy amid challenging times (update 2)

Ed Blake wins Ventnor council seat, pledging revival and economic support for town

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