Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
24, August 2023·2 min readCouncillors Ellis and Jarman say people referencing past matters are 'merely distractions'Leaders of the two groups of councillors address the upcoming no confidence vote, advocating unity and forward-focused council collaboration
22, August 2023·1 min readConservative leadership for Isle of Wight council: Empowering Islanders group to back motionEmpowering Islanders confirms support for Conservative leadership at the Isle of Wight council
22, August 2023·1 min readPlans to replace independent Isle of Wight council leader with Conservative leader returnsThis time it is the leader of the Conservative Group of councillors who is putting the motion forward
22, July 2023·3 min readPolitical reactions emerge as Isle of Wight council look to end Children's Services PartnershipIsle of Wight council's intention to end the Children's Services partnership with Hampshire prompts responses from local political group
19, July 2023·2 min readAttempt to oust council leader Lora Peacey Wilcox falters in Full Council meetingCouncillor Jarman's anticipated bid to remove Council Leader Peacey Wilcox dramatically fell apart tonight
18, July 2023·3 min readPolitical tug-of-war: Empowering Islanders Group seeks coalition with the Conservatives (updated)Councillor Chris Jarman will be spearheading a no-confidence motion against council Leader Lora Peacey-Wilcox on Wednesday evening
14, July 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight councillors respond as Daryll Pitcher resigns, paving way for by-electionThe change in legislation that would have removed Daryll Pitcher as a councillor has been delayed by government, says Councillor Quigley
12, July 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight Green Party Chairs challenge Conservative-led council in Open Letter (updated)Green Party leaders pen open letter, urging stability and prioritising Islanders' needs amid leadership crisis
7, July 2023·1 min readConservative coalition could be in power if Isle of Wight council Vote of No Confidence goes aheadCouncil Leader Lora Peacey-Wilcox and the Alliance Group face a potential no-confidence vote amid Isle of Wight's political unrest
12, June 2023·2 min readPolice assure locals amid mounting concerns over teen ASB in West WightWest Wight tackles rising teen anti-social behaviour, with police promising action amidst local concern
26, May 2023·2 min readCurrent Isle of Wight council leadership threatened as 'Empowering Islanders' seek coalition CabinetEmpowering Islanders councillors plan to challenge the current council make-up, establishing a coalition cabinet with the Conservatives
26, May 2023·1 min readEmpowering Islanders group siding with Conservatives to change power at County HallLeaked email reveals Empowering Islanders will support Conservatives in council leadership vote