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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.

15, February 2024·1 min read

Council Chair’s Coburg visit marks decades-long link with the Isle of Wight

Councillors visit Coburg, enhancing long-standing friendship with the Isle of Wight

Paul Berry, Xavier Baker and Chris Mannion holding a large British and Isle of Wight flag

30, January 2024·2 min read

Councillor Lilley proposes Freedom of Isle of Wight award for Mermaid Atlantic rowers

Three Islanders' Atlantic rowing victory may earn them Freedom of the Isle of Wight

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

12, August 2022·2 min read

East Side Curve: New community hub brings old and new together

Some of the Section 106 money, collected by the Isle of Wight council from developers was used to fund part of the project and make it happen

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

Spring landscape showing green field and sea in the background

4, October 2024·1 min read

Green Party advocates for investment in genuine low carbon energy solutions

Green Party heralds ExxonMobil's move to drop Solent CO2 pipeline plans

Joe Lever and Claire Critchison outside County Hall

10, May 2021·1 min read

Green Party councillors sworn in at County Hall (update 2)

Claire Critchison and Joe Lever have now been sworn in as Isle of Wight councillors. It could lead to the first Green Party group at County Hall

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

Councillors being shown the winter gritting trucks

29, October 2022·2 min read

Island Roads welcomes councillors as it prepares for the months ahead

This weekend Island Roads will be holding the annual ‘Autumn Parade’ a day of activity to ensure the fleet and its drivers are fully prepared for the winter ahead

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

Councillor Claire Critchison with young people at the midsummer fair

25, July 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council chairman announces her chosen charity for the coming year

South Wight Area Youth (SWAY) are passionate about getting young people together, giving them opportunities to grow, work, play and fulfil their potential

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

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