Tweet Coming soon...We would love to hear your views. Please take our survey below. People Cllr Michael Beston (Shanklin Central) Michael Beston is the IW Councillor for Shanklin Central, first elected in May 2017, re-elected in 2021. Cllr Chris Quirk (Shanklin South) Chris Quirk is the IW Councillor for Shanklin South, and was elected in May 2017, winning the seat from the independents. Chris was re-elected in May 2021. Shanklin Pre-Election Survey 2026 Current Shanklin Local Questions Your details Leave this field blank What is the solution to cross-Solent travel? I oppose the fixed link. Ferries should be regulated and subsidised. I support a rail tunnel A vehicle tunnel or bridge linking the island to the mainland motorways Do you support freezing charges and expanding free on street parking? Yes No Don't know The Isle of Wight Council funds a number of adults & children for care off Island costing over £1 million each. To provide this on the Island do you consider that the level of funding should be: The minimum to fulfil the individual's care plan Whatever it costs for the best possible support A balance between providing excellent quality support and value for money I don't know Failure to re-establish a sound financial footing means Government Commissioners will be appointed, with the possibility of added increases in Council Tax. Would you support a one-off Council Tax increase to avoid this? Yes No There are a number of significant Shanklin infrastructure projects that the IOW Full Council has included in its approved strategy & budgets that have not happened Ensure culverts are maintained, avoiding repeat flooding in the town Fix and reopen Osborne and Appley Steps (traditionally part of the coastal path) Restore and reopen toilets at Chine Bluff (Fisherman's Cottage end of the beach) Install public toilets at Big Mead to encourage greater use of the facilities Maintain water levels at Big Mead Pond Paint the Cliff Lift (to avoid water damage) Restore the Esplanade Clock (Grade II listed building) Refit movement sensors in Luccombe to track landslip risks Tick all that you support.
Cllr Michael Beston (Shanklin Central) Michael Beston is the IW Councillor for Shanklin Central, first elected in May 2017, re-elected in 2021.
Cllr Chris Quirk (Shanklin South) Chris Quirk is the IW Councillor for Shanklin South, and was elected in May 2017, winning the seat from the independents. Chris was re-elected in May 2021.
