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
Conservatives set out proposals to get the Island Planning Strategy back on track 20th June 2022 The Conservative Group at County Hall is outlining proposed changes to the Isle of Wight’s future planning framework – in order to secure a greener, sustainable... Local News
Cllr Joe Robertson Announces New Conservative Group Leadership Team 6th December 2021 Cllr Joe Robertson, the new Leader of the Conservative Group on the Isle of Wight Council, has appointed his deputy and a new Leadership Team to take the Group... Local News
Conservatives pledge to work with the Alliance Group for the good of the Isle of Wight 2nd June 2021 Following the establishment of the 18-strong Alliance Group at County Hall – drawing together independent and Green councillors to form an administration to... Local News
Conservatives pledge to revitalise the Island's coastal communities 29th April 2021 The Island Conservatives are today (Thursday) setting out their vision for securing the renaissance of seaside towns and villages, across the Isle of Wight... Local News
Thousands of pounds for town and parish councils to invest this summer 14th April 2021 All 33 town, community and parish councils on the Island will receive extra funding to help boost tourism this summer after the Isle of Wight Council received a... Local News
Launch of Conservative campaign for the IoW Council elections 13th April 2021 The Island Conservatives are today ( Tuesday 13th April) launching their campaign for the Isle of Wight Council elections on Thursday 6th May. Following a pause... Local News
Press statement from Bob Seely MP: Newport Riverside proposals 6th April 2021 The Island’s MP has welcomed the proposals put forward by the Isle of Wight Council’s leadership to rejuvenate the Island’s County Town, and in doing so... Local News
Ambitious regenerations plans for the Island's County Town - Newport Riverside 2nd April 2021 The Conservative leadership of the Isle of Wight Council is today unveiling a set of ambitious ideas for how Newport Town Centre could be transformed over the... Local News
Millions to be invested in prison estate roads 1st April 2021 A multi-million pound agreement to invest in roads and other infrastructure on the Parkhurst estate has today been confirmed by Isle of Wight Council leader... 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
