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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.

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

5, April 2023·2 min read

Town Council meeting erupts in chaos over bullying and intimidation allegations

One member of the public said having sat through the meeting said they were ashamed of what had taken place, with councillors lacking accountability, leadership and respect towards each other

21, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight housing development delayed again due to confusion in council chamber

The controversial housing development faces further delays due to confusion in the council chamber today

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

22, December 2022·1 min read

Yarmouth residents given opportunity to save iconic school from sale

The community of Yarmouth has six months to save the Yarmouth Primary School building, which was transferred to the Isle of Wight council in August 2020

7, December 2022·2 min read

Yarmouth residents feel ‘utterly let down over future of former primary school building

If it were to be sold, the IW council said, it would only be after discussions with town councillors and representatives

Blackboard with Approved written on it, with calculator and plant next to it

24, November 2022·2 min read

Plans for at least 117 new homes in Gunville approved

Cllr Price said he had spoken to officers about a condition that ensured the homes would be exclusively for Islanders, but got interrupted by the Chair and lost his train of thought, so it wasn't included

Artist's impression of Ryde Esplanade Station

28, October 2022·2 min read

Plans for Ryde Esplanade station approved, so long as external materials pay special regard to Victorian character of conservation area

Members of the planning committee shared their views on the look and feel of the proposed changes to Ryde Esplanade station

6, October 2022·5 min read

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