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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.

Housing plans for Shalfleet - with aerial view of warlands field

22, June 2021·1 min read

70-home development ‘not being built for Islanders’ says Isle of Wight MP

Bob Seely MP says the proposed development is not planned for Islanders, adding that young families in the area simply won’t be able to afford them

26, April 2023·2 min read

Balancing housing needs and curlew conservation: More detail on West Acre Park approval

Mitigation had been proposed including turning a neighbouring field into a wetland habitat, protecting the site from human intervention and education boards explaining the site

7, July 2023·1 min read

Conservative coalition could be in power if Isle of Wight council Vote of No Confidence goes ahead

Council Leader Lora Peacey-Wilcox and the Alliance Group face a potential no-confidence vote amid Isle of Wight's political unrest

5, May 2023·2 min read

Conservative group of councillors loses member after planning committee voting record disagreement

Isle of Wight councillor resigns from Conservative Group amid voting record scrutiny dispute

empowering islanders group shot l-r Peter Spink, Dave Adams, John Medland and Chris Jarman

22, August 2023·1 min read

Conservative leadership for Isle of Wight council: Empowering Islanders group to back motion

Empowering Islanders confirms support for Conservative leadership at the Isle of Wight council

21, September 2023·1 min read

Councillor Phil Jordan debunks Alliance Group myth at Full Council meeting

Councillor Phil Jordan refutes rumours, championing inclusivity in Alliance Group cabinet positions

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

10, February 2022·2 min read

Decision to close Isle of Wight primary school deferred so all avenues can be explored

There have been many calls this week for the decision to be deferred until the Island Free School are asked if they want to take on the school

county hall photos with john medland, peter spink, chris jarman and dav

12, May 2023·2 min read

Former Alliance and Conservative members unite in Isle of Wight council’s newest Group of councillors (update 2)

County Hall undergoes a political shake-up as a new group emerges, altering the council's landscape. Former Alliance and Conservative members unite, sparking controversy

27, April 2022·2 min read

Green light for 150 new homes on former reservoir in Cowes

The agent said site was quite utopian, next to a school, the Cowes Medical Centre, the biggest employer in the area, shops, sustainable transport links — “you could not get better for a mixed-use environment”

Cyclists on the Tour of Britain cycling up a hill

11, January 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight could still host another Tour of Britain stage, capitalising on money already spent

Isle of Wight council still aims to host a stage of the Tour of Britain, despite losing £350,000 from last year's cancellation. Future plans to host at a lower price will be negotiated with organisers

12, July 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight Green Party Chairs challenge Conservative-led council in Open Letter (updated)

Green Party leaders pen open letter, urging stability and prioritising Islanders' needs amid leadership crisis

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