Even prior to the takeover of the Isle of Wight council in January, Conservative Campaign Head Office have had a member of staff advising the new council Leader. It's believed to be unprecedented.
Independent prospective parliamentary candidate Ian Stephens has been listening to problems the Island's only fuel depot faces and pledges to help find a solution.
The Independent Labour councillor, Geoff Brodie, believes it's time for the Isle of Wight Greens, LibDems and progressive independents to make an electoral agreement not to stand against each other next May in the council elections
If you would like to stand as a councillor in the upcoming elections, be that as a town, parish or community councillor, or representing your ward at Isle of Wight council level, there is still time to apply. Here's how
Die-hard Labour supporters and MPs called on the Labour leader to not stand a Labour candidate on the Isle of Wight, as it was felt the Greens could defeat the Conservatives here. IW Labour reject this.