Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
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
7, September 2023·2 min readVentnor Town Council By-election: Meet the candidates competing for the seatToogood and Whittaker vie for Ventnor Town Council seat after Brian Lucas's retirement from VTC
4, September 2023·2 min readNick Stuart and Michael Lilley: Isle of Wight’s hopeful Lib Dem candidatesNick Stuart and Michael Lilley, committed Liberal Democrats, say they aspire for a comprehensive Isle of Wight representation in Westminster
25, August 2023·3 min readLiberal Democrat victory in Wootton Bridge by-election sets new direction for local concerns (Updated)Sarah Redrup's win brings new perspectives to local priorities - road safety, green spaces, and housing
25, August 2023·1 min readFive Isle of Wight residents barred from voting in by-election due to new photo ID rulesIn the recent Isle of Wight by-election, five residents were unable to vote due to missing photo ID