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
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
