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Claire Critchison

Claire Critchison was elected as an Isle of Wight councillor for Chale, Niton and Shorwell in the May 2021 election.

The Green Party member took the seat from the former Conservative council leader, Dave Stewart, who had been an Isle of Wight councillor since 2010.

Below are articles mentioning Cllr Critchison.

Chairman Christmas card design competition winner

29, November 2023·1 min read

Six-year-old wins Isle of Wight council Chairman’s Christmas card competition

Isle of Wight council celebrates young talent with Christmas card competition winner

9, November 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council chairman praises local heroes amidst flood crisis

Island unity peaked as Isle of Wight encountered severe flooding in last fortnight

Military road by Brook in 2011 - Google Maps

18, October 2023·2 min read

Military Road: Environmental impact vs. necessity debate continues

More detail as to why Councillors Price and Critchison voted in favour of the scheme, which didn't receive enough votes for approval

12, October 2023·1 min read

Councillor Suzie Ellis resigns as Conservative Leader amid council leadership bid

Councillor Suzie Ellis resigns as Conservative Leader, stating that she's seen the best and the worst of politics during the tumultuous few weeks

child with xmas hat and tinsel on looking to the sky

27, September 2023·1 min read

‘Let your imaginations go crazy with Christmas spirit’ says council Chair about festive design contest

Councillor Critchison invites children let their imaginations go crazy with Christmas spirit for the Isle of Wight council's Christmas card competition

Coburg delegation outside Branstone Farm

19, June 2023·2 min read

Historical milestone: Newport welcomes Coburg delegation for 40th anniversary celebration

Celebrating 40 years of friendship, councillors from Coburg toured Newport's historic and cultural sites

montage of photos from Coburg delegation

31, May 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight celebrates 40 years of twinning with Coburg in delightful ceremony

The Isle of Wight warmly welcomed a Bavarian delegation, celebrating 40 years of twinning

26, May 2023·1 min read

Empowering Islanders group siding with Conservatives to change power at County Hall

Leaked email reveals Empowering Islanders will support Conservatives in council leadership vote

18, May 2023·1 min read

Civic leadership stability: Isle of Wight council re-elects Cllr Critchison as Chair

Cllr Critchison has retained her chair in the Isle of Wight Council, beating the Conservative nomination

18, May 2023·1 min read

Annual Isle of Wight council meeting sees change in committee chairs

Isle of Wight Council's annual meeting sees significant committee role reshuffle among councillors

L-R Cllr Chris Quirk, Wendy Perera, Cllr Vanessa Churchman, Cllr Julie Jones-Evans, Cllr Claire Critchison, Yve White, Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox, Cllr Joe Lever, Cllr Ian Ward

8, March 2023·1 min read

Breaking barriers: Council boasts all-female leadership team on International Women’s Day

The council is proud to support International Women's Day and raises the Suffragette flag for gender equality

13, December 2022·1 min read

Talented young artists compete in Isle of Wight Council chairman’s Christmas card competition

Nine-year-old Ozzy Cornes wins Isle of Wight council chairman's Christmas card competition with this picture of St Catherine's Oratory

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