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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.

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

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

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

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

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

4, May 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight planning committee voting records under scrutiny amid accusations of populism

Isle of Wight Planning Committee faces scrutiny over alleged populist voting, sparking debate on transparency

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

county-hall-with john medland, peter spink and two question marks

12, May 2023·2 min read

New group of four emerges at County Hall: A fresh twist in Island politics (update 2)

Four councillors, including Medland and Spink, to forge new group at County Hall

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