New Chairman of The Isle of Wight Conservative Association Friday, 2 October, 2026 A message from Vanessa Churchman, The Association President. Thank you to the three candidates who stood for Chairman of the Isle of Wight Conservative Association. Spoilt for choice as each could/would have been good. However congratulations to Steve Sheridan as the new Chairman. Local News
IW Council: Budget supports households and the economy 28th February 2013 The Conservatives at County Hall have agreed the Council's budget for the next 12 months, which includes council tax being frozen for a third sucessive year. Local News
IW Council: Newport's Guildhall at the heart of new Island heritage plans 24th December 2012 The Isle of Wight Council has unveiled its plans to establish a new County Record Office in the Guildhall, the landmark John Nash building in Newport High... Local News
IW Council: Over 3,000 signatures on petition to re-open Chapel Street 21st December 2012 The Newport Conservative Team have secured over 3,000 signatures in support of their petition to see Chapel Street re-opened to traffic flowing from New Street... Local News
IW Council: Conservatives will freeze council tax for third year running 9th October 2012 No rise planned for 2013/14, due to extra government funding and additional savings at a local level. The majority Conservative Group at County Hall has... Local News
IW Council: Leader addresses Party Conference 8th October 2012 The Conservative leader of the local authority, Cllr David Pugh, has spoken at the Party's annual gathering in Birmingham about the work which is being done on... Local News
Michael Mates: “Abolish Labour’s Failed Late Night Licensing Act” 2nd October 2012 A review of ‘stupid’ late night drinking licences has been promised by prospective Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Mates. He made his pledge after being... Local News
Michael Mates: Mobile CCTV To Combat Anti-Social Behaviour 1st October 2012 CCTV cameras could be brought in to catch troublemakers at the Isle of Wight’s skate park at Freshwater. The idea is one of many being proposed by prospective... Local News
IW Council: Annual reports for Conservative members now available online 28th May 2012 The annual reports (2011-12) of all 25 Conservative members of the Isle of Wight Council are now available online for viewing. These reports summarise what... Local News
IW Council: Cllr Wayne Whittle joins the Conservative Group 19th April 2012 The IW Councillor for Ryde North East, elected as an Independent in 2009, has joined the Conservative Team at County Hall. Local News
Kemi: If Rachel Reeves puts up tax, give her the axe 30th October 2025 Kemi Badenoch challenges Starmer to remove Rachel Reeves if she puts up our taxes once again. National News
Conservatives force vote on scrapping Stamp Duty 29th October 2025 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride leads the debate on scrapping stamp duty. National News
Kemi demands answers on China Spy Case 13th October 2025 Keir Starmer can’t keep his story straight... National News
Kemi Badenoch closes Conference 8th October 2025 In her remarks closing Conference Kemi made one more major announcement. National News
Conference Policy Announcements 8th October 2025 See the policies we've announced at Conference for a Stronger Britain. National News
Ukraine: Lessons from the front line 7th October 2025 Priti Patel engages in wide-ranging discussions on Ukraine, China, India, the United States and Israel. National News
