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The Our Island movement was created on the Isle of Wight in August 2020 ahead of the May 2021 Isle of Wight council elections.

They say they are “tired of the party political infighting that has dogged the Island and its Council for so long” and invite Islanders to join them to completely overhaul the way the Council is structured and operates.

Below are articles relating to the Our Island movement

12, May 2021·2 min read

61 per cent voted for something different to what we’ve had for last four years, say Our Island

Our Island say there was strong positive feedback voiced about the principles of localism and the importance of encouraging and representing the grass roots community voice

2, April 2021·1 min read

Before demolishing County Hall, restructure IW Council for 21st Century, say Our Island

Jonathan Bacon from Our Island says "We need to get our local economy functioning first and only then look at the housing"

23, February 2021·1 min read

Here’s how to play ‘Isle of Wight Council Bingo’ whilst watching the annual budget meeting

If you plan to watch the annual Isle of Wight council budget meeting on Wednesday night, you might want to liven things up with this lighthearted bingo card

1, February 2021·6 min read

Our Island announce their first candidates for May 2021 Isle of Wight council elections

Our Island have announced their candidates for Sandown South, Ventnor West, Ryde North West, Shanklin South and Brading and St Helens in the upcoming Isle of Wight council elections

19, January 2021·3 min read

Our Island and Flatpack Democracy on the Isle of Wight

Our Island announces an online presentation from the founder of the Flatpack Democracy movement, Peter Macfadyen. Details of what that means within

23, November 2020·2 min read

Ethical Standards Committee should be reintroduced at Isle of Wight council, say ‘Our Island’

Former Isle of Wight council leader, Jonathan Bacon, says as councillors don’t seem to be able to behave properly they need to be made to do so. Details within

7, August 2020·1 min read

Our Island: ‘A new start for politics on the Isle of Wight’ claim those behind a new movement

The Our Island movement say the "old fashioned mindset" of following any particular political ideology “leads us nowhere” and that "it’s time for change on the Isle of Wight council"

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