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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.

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

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

18, March 2024·3 min read

2023 Green Impact Awards: Isle of Wight businesses shine – Listen to podcast with Dr Holly Jenkins (updated)

Listen to News OnTheWight's podcast with Dr Holly Jenkins to find out more

16, May 2024·2 min read

Close contest leads to new Chair and Vice-Chair at Isle of Wight council

Councillor Karl Love becomes Chair after a tied vote at council meeting

Bob Seely with the Island coastline in the background

8, May 2021·2 min read

MP Seely asked for comment after IW Conservatives lose their majority at council

Seely thanked now-deposed Dave Stewart for leadership and said he’ll be writing to the new councillors to ‘outline a common agenda’ he believes elected leaders of the Island should be working towards

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

Energywise meeting men looking at app on the mobile phone

12, October 2024·2 min read

Over 500 Islanders benefit from EnergyWise’s energy efficiency solutions

EnergyWise offers Islanders free, personalised advice on improving home energy efficiency. Book your free survey now

Angry face on yellow board leaning up against a brick wall

21, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council meeting overruns amid cries of ‘undemocratic vote’

Last night's council meeting sparked outrage by a vote continuing a few minutes past the allocated time

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

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

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

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

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