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Charles Chapman

Cllr Charles Chapman was a member of the Isle of Wight council.

He ran as an Island Independent in the 2013 election to represent Ryde South and was selected.

In September 2014 Cllr Chapman announced he was leaving the Island Independent’s group.

He lost his seat in the 2021 election but remains a Ryde town councillor.

31, March 2017·1 min read

Council Chairman jumps to the Conservatives. Cllr Perks too

Isle of Wight council chairman Charles Chapman and UKIP Ventnor publican Graham Perks have declared they'll run as Conservative candidates in the May elections.

23, January 2017·5 min read

Former Isle of Wight council leader passes away (updated)

The former leader had been battling ill health for sometime and passed away over the weekend. Local politicians pay their respects.

14, August 2015·1 min read

Fallen Newport Isle of Wight Rifles remembered

A dedication ceremony took place on the banks of the River Medina to commemorate those who served and those who lost their lives at Gallipoli 100 years ago. Life size silhouettes have been erected as well as an interpretation board.

26, June 2015·1 min read

Island pupils go back to WWII

Around 400 Isle of Wight primary school pupils took part in the mock evacuation at Havenstreet Steam Railway this week.

22, June 2015·1 min read

Armed Forces Day to be marked this morning at 11am

All are welcome to attend St Thomas' Square in Newport for the Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony.

15, June 2015·1 min read

800th anniversary of sealing of the Magna Carta celebrated by citizenship ceremony

A special citizenship ceremony has been held at Carisbrooke Castle for five local residents as part of celebrations to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta.

21, May 2015·1 min read

Find out who all the new chairmen of council committees are

Chairmen and chairwomen that is, all elected at the Annual Council meeting held on Wednesday night.

Round One of the Pearl Izumi Tour Series, Ryde, Isle of Wight

15, May 2015·3 min read

Ryde stage of Pearl Izumi Tour a huge success (photos and video)

It may have been wet and grey yesterday, but by the evening thousands had turned out to line the streets of Ryde and encounter a spectacular sporting event.

21, September 2014·3 min read

Cllr Charles Chapman’s resignation: The actual emails and timings

There's been a lot of speculation as to what has and hasn't happened over Cllr Charles Chapman's resignation from the Island Independents. OnTheWight has brought together all of the actual emails and has discovered Cllr Chapman's view on joining the Conservatives.

19, September 2014·1 min read

Another Island Independent leaves the Group (updated)

The news doesn't bode well for the Group of Island Independent councillors who are now done to just 16 members.

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