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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.

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

Ballot boxes at IWC count - and number 1 sign

8, May 2021·2 min read

Love numbers? You’ll L O V E this detailed look at the election results

A look at some of the statistics from the Isle of Wight council election, including margins, closest finishes and average votes

Mermaid rowers Xavier and Paul, with Chair of Council, Claire

21, March 2024·1 min read

Mermaid Atlantic team’s transatlantic challenge highlights marine conservation

Island trio recognised for transatlantic row raising awareness about ocean pollution

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

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

Shot from outside County Hall of the entrance and flowerbeds

27, May 2021·2 min read

New Alliance Group take over Isle of Wight council’s Cabinet in post-election shake-up (Updated)

The new leader of Isle of Wight council, Lora Peacey Wilcox, has named her dream team for the council's executive

26, May 2021·2 min read

New Chair and Vice Chair at Isle of Wight council

All change after the election

Claire Critchison standing on Undercliff Drive

18, May 2022·1 min read

New Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson elected at Isle of Wight council (updated)

The new chairperson said they were looking forward to representing the council over the coming year

Energywise meeting men looking at app on the mobile phone

12, October 2024·2 min read

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Undercliff Drive road closed sign from Niton end

6, August 2021·2 min read

Plan to reopen Undercliff Drive fades as it misses out on Government funding

Dave Stewart’s vow to open Undercliff Drive hits a hard stop and as funding bid to Government fails after seven years of closure. Other IW roads schemes did get funded

25, August 2021·4 min read

Planning Committee members go against officer’s recommendations for 149 new homes

The Isle of Wight council planning committee members went against the officer's recommendation and rejected the scheme

7, July 2021·3 min read

Retrospective application for stables built twice the agreed size approved

The neighbours are concerned about water run off from the property, but the planning officer said the new stables, built twice the size than approved, would not cause excess water run off

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