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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.

26, September 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight council reject campaign group’s accusations that CEO allowed controversial meeting date

IW council confirm the date of next the full council meeting has nothing to do with their CEO, as had been suggested by planning campaign group, Sustainable Freshwater, who accused her of “allowing democracy to fall by the wayside” on her watch

5, October 2022·3 min read

Letter: Hidden dangers of supporting the Island Planning Strategy

Conservative councillor Joe Robertson explains why he will not be voting to approve the draft Island Planning Strategy today

6, October 2022·5 min read

What your councillor said at the meeting about the Planning Strategy

Following News OnTheWight's report last night of the outcome of the vote on the draft Island Planning Strategy, here's what your councillors said

28, October 2022·1 min read

Calbourne homes plan on hold, awaiting more information from developer

Officers advised councillors the application could not legally be passed, as information about the development’s nitrate neutrality had not been submitted so the correct regulations could not be completed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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