Legal Battle - Bath Road, Ventnor Wednesday, 19 March, 2025 Statement from Councillor Ed Blake, Ventnor and St Lawrence Legal Battle - Bath Road, Ventnor “For over a year, we have been told that there has been an ongoing legal dispute between the Isle of Wight Council and the landowner regarding the collapsed wall that has closed Bath Road. We were led to believe that this matter was being heard in the Magistrates Court. However, we have now learned that... Local News
Simon Richards Announces Candidacy for Central Rural Ward By-election 12th March 2025 Simon Richards, a dedicated Islander with over 30 years of community involvement, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Central Rural Ward by-election... Local News
Press Statement: Cllr Ed Blake Comments on Corporate Scrutiny Meeting 5th March 2025 If Cabinet proceeds this week, they will be doing so without proper scrutiny "As a member of Corporate Scrutiny, I was pleased to support Cllr Geoff Brodie's... Local News
Isle of Wight Conservative Group Announces Leadership Transition 14th February 2025 The Isle of Wight Conservative Group is pleased to announce a leadership transition as Cllr Clare Mosdell steps down as Leader of the Conservative Group... Local News
Isle of Wight Conservative Group Statement on 2025/26 IW Council Budget Plans 11th February 2025 The Independent and Green Party Alliance, kept in power by the support of both Labour and Liberal Democrat Councillors, has for the last four years failed to... Media
Conservative Councillors warn: “This is not how democracy should operate for Island residents" 3rd January 2025 Conservative councillors on the Isle of Wight are sounding the alarm about the government’s proposed devolution plans, which they fear could seriously undermine... Local News
A Christmas Message from The Association Chairman 19th December 2024 Dear friends and fellow members, As we approach the end of 2024, it is appropriate to pause and reflect on a year marked by significant challenges. Nationally... Local News
Become a Conservative Councillor on the Island 18th December 2024 Do you want to stand up for your local community and the interests of local residents? Island Conservatives are looking for Councillor candidates who want to... Local News
Island Conservatives Announce First Phase of 2025 Election Candidates 6th December 2024 Delivering strong community champions and representing the needs of Islanders. That’s the pledge from the Island Conservatives who have unveiled their first... Local News
Donna Jones returns Ryde Police Station to community Policing. 25th October 2024 Conservative Police & Crimes Commissioner Donna Jones visited the Isle of Wight yesterday to open the renovated Police station in Ryde. Accompanied by Joe... Local News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News