Cllr Ian Ward also says it's his view the Isle of Wight needs to have Undercliff Drive road open again, but will not make a decision until after the consultation.
Isle of Wight council leader, Dave Stewart, says that finding a solution to the complex issues of landslips in the Undercliff is a priority for the council, adding that a solution for reinstating the road has been found.
Last year saw weeks of road closures for the village, but the upcoming major resurfacing should result in smooth roads rather than the current patchwork effect.
The car of a couple who stopped to help rescue some escaped sheep had their car window smashed and handbag - which included sentimental items - stolen. Were you driving past and saw something?
The annual snapshot of the health of the historic environment has been released today by Historic England. Find out what's been added and what's been saved.