With a seat on Shanklin Town Council available after ex-IW council leader David Pugh's resignation, Geoff Clynch's agent forces election after claims from his agent of frustration over co-option attempts. Nominations papers are now open.
On The Wight publish the detailed document sent by Islander Keith Fagan to the Government committee investigating library closures. It challenges evidence given by council leader David Pugh to the committee. Cllr Pugh refutes the claims.