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New Constituency: Isle of Wight West
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Office of Bob Seely, Northwood House, Ward Avenue, Cowes PO31 8AZ
01983 220 220
Bob Seely
Standing up for the Isle of Wight
I’m Bob Seely, former MP for the Isle of Wight and 2024 Conservative candidate for the Isle of Wight West constituency. Find out here about my campaigns to get a better deal for the Island, and my six-point plan for the future. I’m here to help and I always enjoy hearing from fellow Islanders; please do get in touch.
Delivering better ferry services: a new report from Bob Seely
The Isle of Wight needs, and deserves, a better deal from the ferry firms than the one we have. The status quo has lasted 40 years. I believe we need a new joint approach so I’ve written a plan for the Isle of Wight so we have a common agenda.
More police officers, safer streets
I’m committed to stamping out crimes such as home burglary and anti-social behaviour. We have already recruited another 30 police officers on the Island. We’re also ensuring that our police spend more time on the beat and visible in our communities, cutting crime.
Better results in Island schools
Education is a success story in England. Reading achievement in Year 5 is now amongst the best in the world and the percentage of good or outstanding schools in England has gone up from under 70 percent to near 90 percent.
Better opportunities for Islanders
Island pay is similar to the rest of the country but below the South East. I want to get a better deal on jobs to give Islanders better life chances and better opportunities.
Protecting our Island’s environment
On planning and the environment, we need to protect more of the Island’s unique landscape and environment, including our rivers, seas and green spaces. We need a more appropriate housing target for the Island and I want to see more action from Southern Water to reduce storm overflows.
Investing in Isle of Wight dentistry and healthcare
Many healthcare services like those provided at St Mary’s Hospital are too critical to be provided on the mainland. I’m focused on supporting St Mary’s as well as improving access to GP and dental services on the Island.
Getting a better deal on transport and infrastructure
In 2019, we secured the biggest investment in rail on the Island in 50 years to upgrade our trains, stations, and track; repair Ryde Railway Pier; and keep trains running to Ryde Pier Head.