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
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News