Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
9, November 2023·1 min readIan Pickering announced as Reform UK candidate for Isle of Wight WestRetired teacher Ian Pickering saysa he will be campaigning for more transparency and honesty and less cronyism and nest feathering
5, November 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight Compass Group launch: Invitation to join the movement for democratic reform (updated)Invitation to explore joining Isle of Wight's new Compass group to champion democratic reforms
23, October 2023·1 min readElection vs. co-option: Decide the fate of Parish Council vacancyFreshwater South's council seat is vacant; electors can influence election or co-option process
23, October 2023·2 min readLetter: Is the Isle of Wight leaning towards Labour amidst Tory controversies?This reader believes the Isle of Wight will lean to Labour in the midst of Conservative controversies and pressing local challenges
23, October 2023·1 min readConservative Isle of Wight councillor resigns, forcing another by-election (update 2)Councillor Gary Peace resigns, prompting a Ventnor and St Lawrence by-election soon
20, October 2023·2 min readPolitical parties urged to review campaign materials mimicking local newspapersIf any readers see evidence of political parties or candidates publishing pamphlets that look like newspapers please get in touch
4, October 2023·1 min readStatutory review of Isle of Wight polling places ahead of 2024 electionsIsle of Wight council commences a statutory 5-year review of polling districts and places, inviting public input before the upcoming 2024 elections
2, October 2023·1 min readHelp shape your community: The latest Isle of Wight town and parish council vacanciesVacancies emerge in Isle of Wight parish and town councils - will enough people call for an election or will the seats be filled by co-option?
15, September 2023·1 min readNew councillor for Ventnor East and Bonchurch as by-election results revealedThe results are in!
14, September 2023·1 min readDon’t forget your Photo ID if voting in Ventnor East/Bonchurch by-election todayBefore you head to the polling station, make sure you have photo ID with you
13, September 2023·4 min readLocal Government report: Voter ID rules strain already overburdened election teams (updated)National electoral administrators anticipate disruptions due to voter ID rollout, amid significant challenges
12, September 2023·1 min readAlliance Group labels Conservative leadership attempt ‘a simple grab for power’A contentious disagreement unfolds over leadership and possible school closures in Isle of Wight council