The Conservative Group of councillors on the Isle of Wight council has appointed its new leader.
Cllr Suzie Ellis was elected unopposed at a meeting of the group on Thursday (13th July) evening.
She is the first woman to lead the Isle of Wight Conservatives.
Suzie has represented Central Rural ward since the 2021 local elections on the Island – a role she combines with running her own business.
Since being elected two years ago, she has focused on local issues in her ward including: concerns with planning enforcement and applications; tackling flooding; plus traffic and road safety problems, including pushing for improvements outside primary schools.
On the council, she is Vice-Chair of the Policy and Scrutiny of Children’s Services Committee; and sits on three further committees: Licensing; Appeals; and Corporate Scrutiny.
She is also passionate about the environment, sustainability, and preserving our beautiful Island landscape.
Having grown up on the Island, she now lives in Winford with her husband Tim, and has five grown-up children and two grandchildren.
Cllr Suzie Ellis, Conservative Group Leader, says,
“I am delighted to have been elected unopposed as Leader of the Conservative Group on the Isle of Wight Council – and I am proud to be the first woman to take on the role.
“I fully recognise there’s been a huge amount of speculation over recent weeks regarding the political direction of the Council – and there are a wide range of views, including some different perspectives within the Conservative Group.
“My focus now will be to sit down with all of the members of the Group, and seek consensus on the best way forward for the Council – and the Island – as a whole.”
News shared by Suzie on behalf of the Isle of Wight Conservative Group. Ed
