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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.

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

14, September 2023·1 min read

County Hall review: Call for Islanders’ voices on ‘Leader and Cabinet’ system

Isle of Wight Council invites Islanders' input on improving their decision-making structure

7, September 2023·4 min read

Grade II listed buildings in Newport’s Conservation Area see remarkable transformations

Historic Newport buildings undergo transformative renovations, revitalising the conservation area's architectural heritage

22, August 2023·4 min read

Political turmoil or stability? Isle of Wight councillors react to no confidence motion (update 2)

Isle of Wight councillors react diversely to a no-confidence motion in current independent leadership

25, July 2023·2 min read

Lib Dem’s Wootton Bridge candidate: A charitable businesswoman with a passion for heritage

Sarah Redrup, local businesswoman and community advocate, vies for Wootton Bridge councillorship

county hall with mug shots for ellis, quigley, garratt and jarman

22, July 2023·3 min read

Political reactions emerge as Isle of Wight council look to end Children’s Services Partnership

Isle of Wight council's intention to end the Children's Services partnership with Hampshire prompts responses from local political group

Bob Seely cut out with background of cows and landscape by loopzilla with Andrew Garratt Tweets

19, July 2023·3 min read

More examples of Bob Seely hugely exaggerating Isle of Wight population growth come to light

It’s now become clear that this week wasn't the first time MP Bob Seely has hugely exaggerated the rate of growth of the IW population - here are the ones we know about (so far)

14, July 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillors respond as Daryll Pitcher resigns, paving way for by-election

The change in legislation that would have removed Daryll Pitcher as a councillor has been delayed by government, says Councillor Quigley

Coburg councillors and Isle of Wight council officials visit John Constable's The Cornfield in Newport on Saturday 10th June 2023.

22, June 2023·2 min read

Newport revels in artistic wave: Constable’s ‘The Cornfield’ attracts 2,500 visitors

Constable's 'The Cornfield' draws thousands in Newport for National Gallery's Visit Tour

County Hall in background with inset photo of Michael Lilley

9, May 2023·4 min read

Isle of Wight power shift: Cllr Michael Lilley bids farewell to Alliance Group (updated)

Cllr Michael Lilley departs the Alliance Group, joining another political party, marking a shift in Isle of Wight politics

17, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council unites to develop strategy and fight child poverty on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight council vows to reduce child poverty after a 63% increase in free school meal eligibility

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