New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
20, March 2024·3 min readCascade walkway: Celebrate reopening of Ventnor’s iconic seafront walkway this EasterGood Friday brings the festive reopening of the Cascade walkway in Ventnor, with an afternoon of activities
5, March 2025·2 min readCorporate Scrutiny Committee demands postponement of school closure decision by two weeksConcerns raised over inadequate time for scrutiny of Isle of Wight school closures
14, November 2024·3 min readCouncil’s housing strategy labelled ‘ineffective’ by Isle of Wight councillorIsle of Wight housing failures aired during council's scrutiny committee session
22, December 2023·4 min readCouncillor Blake aims to rejuvenate Ventnor economy amid challenging times (update 2)Ed Blake wins Ventnor council seat, pledging revival and economic support for town
17, September 2024·3 min readCouncillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)Ed Blake says he's not calling for nationalisation, but has tabled a motion of what he feels would be improvements
19, March 2025·2 min readCouncillor Ed Blake claims legal action over Bath Road only submitted recently (updated)Councillor Ed Blake raises concerns over delays in the Bath Road legal case
14, February 2025·2 min readCouncillor Ed Blake elected as new leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative GroupEd Blake becomes the new leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative Group, promising action and decision-making for residents
21, November 2024·2 min readCounty Hall passes motion for proactive mental health and suicide stigma reductionMotion passed for urgent action on mental health and suicide prevention
26, February 2025·4 min readEd Blake discusses financial challenges ahead of Isle of Wight’s budget meetingEd Blake reveals budget struggles and proposed solutions ahead of Wednesday's meeting
10, March 2024·2 min readEd Blake on how we keep Ventnor connected to the Isle of Wight (podcast)Councillor Ed Blake discusses the vital reopening of Ventnor's Leeson Road
9, April 2025·2 min readFrustration mounts as Belgrave Road in Ventnor stays closed a month after rockfallCouncillor Blake demands clarity and action on Belgrave Road rockfall aftermath
6, November 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight council denies changes to Ventnor tidal energy project conditions (updated)Isle of Wight council's refusal throws future of Ventnor tidal energy project into question