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Peter Spink

Peter Spink was elected in May 2021 as a Conservative councillor for the Freshwater North and Yarmouth ward.

In May 2023 he left the Conservative group of councillors over a disagreement on planning committee voting records.

He stated at the time that he would remain a member of the Conservative Party, but a week later joined the Empowering Islanders Group.

Below are article featuring Peter Spink.

People at the Freshwater meeting

7, May 2026·3 min read

Fort Victoria Country Park outdoor gym sparks resident backlash over lack of consultation

Residents voice anger over outdoor gym installed at Fort Victoria Country Park without consultation

Richard Penn at IWC full council meeting Nov 2025

20, November 2025·3 min read

Essential reforms proposed for Isle of Wight Council to ensure better conduct and performance

Isle of Wight Councillors endorse the critical recommendations to improve governance and conduct

Computer generated image of solar farm at Sunny Oaks

8, July 2025·2 min read

Planning committee greenlights Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park in major decision

The Planning Committee voted to support a solar energy project

Cardboard plaque with 'affordable housing now' written on it

30, June 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight council to discuss new policy prioritising social housing development

A draft policy aims to prioritise social housing development using council land assets

Peter Spink standing by a field -new

11, June 2025·2 min read

Councillor Spink claims unlawful advice given during chairperson election at County Hall

Councillor Peter Spink raises concerns about lawful advice during Isle of Wight's chairperson vote

Exterior of County Hall

30, May 2025·2 min read

New governance committees established at Isle of Wight council: Chair and vice-chairs named

The Isle of Wight council has transitioned to a new committee governance model, empowering more councillors

birch close development underway

14, March 2025·2 min read

Council removes permission for Freshwater housing scheme after enforcement investigation

The Isle of Wight council invalidates housing permission following a two-week investigation

stop road sign in a bush

16, January 2025·1 min read

Full Council adopts motion prioritising housing over land sales

Council land sales are halted to prioritise relocatable and social rent housing options

Peter Spink standing by a field -new

6, January 2025·2 min read

Councillor Spink raises concerns over local government reorganisation and devolution proposals

Councillor Peter Spink challenges Isle of Wight council leadership over devolution and reorganisation clarity

white on red sale sign by markus spiske

22, November 2024·2 min read

Council-owned sites up for sale may not guarantee social housing on the Isle of Wight

Council sites for sale might not be used for Isle of Wight social housing says leader

Phil Jordan pointing at Peter Spink in cabinet meeting

23, April 2024·3 min read

Debate over agricultural land leads to heated exchange during Isle of Wight council meeting

Isle of Wight council leader defends actions amidst heated exchange with Councillor Spink

Peter Spink standing by a field -new

25, March 2024·2 min read

Open Letter to council leader: Council leader’s commitment to Ryde’s green-fields questioned

Councillor Spink confronts Phil Jordan over what he says is a broken Ryde green-fields preservation promise

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