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Reform UK resignation leads to costly by-election, prompting concerns from local politicians
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Lake North by-election candidates discuss their priorities and visions for the community
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Five candidates will contest the Isle of Wight Council by-election on 2nd October 2025
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Key council seats and town elections are set for Thursday on the Isle of Wight
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Sandown residents face high precept rates; whereas a unified Bay council could bring fairer charges and streamlined administration, believes former councillor, Bob Blezzard
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Local councillors said it seemed as though the number of road traffic incidents was "spiraling out of control" and that a specialist team on the Island is now needed more than ever
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The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats believe the Conservative plans for a Riverside Quarter in Newport will accelerate the decline of retailing in the town
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This time last year Cllr Bob Blezzard was one of those calling for the role of Executive Secretary to be scrapped in order to "meet future needs of a smaller council". Fast forward a year and he is now in that role himself.
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During Wednesday's full council meeting, several councillors upped and left before the end of the meeting, missing an important vote on how the council handles applications for fracking on the Isle of Wight. One reader was disgusted enough at their actions that she's shared the letter she sent them the next day.
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The rules of discussion in the council chamber are extensive and can be confusing - nonetheless, they must be followed. Question marks are being raised as to if they were breached on Wednesday, and whether that means a vote needs to be taken again.
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The former LibDem councillor, now an Independent, will be acting as the election agent for IW LibDem candidate, David Goodall.
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Many Islanders have expressed their concern at the first steps of the privatisation of the IW NHS Trust, with the chair of the Isle of Wight Council (IWC) Scrutiny Committee calling for a special meeting.
