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
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
