MP AND IW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REMIND BUSINESSES WHAT THEY CAN CLAIM Monday, 25 January, 2021 Following the release of new grant funding to support businesses through the current lockdown, MP Bob Seely and IW Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive, Steven Holbrook, say they are keen that Island businesses don’t miss out. The Government has made a range of grants available to cover the current national lockdown period - from 5 January 2021. Businesses forced to close can claim grants of up to... Local News
MP TAKES FURTHER STEPS TO PROTECT THE ISLAND’S NATURAL LANDSCAPE 15th January 2021 Following his recent victory to persuade the Government to scrap the controversial algorithm that dictated the scale and location of housebuilding on the Isle... Local News
MP ISSUES STATEMENT RE GUARDIAN STORY 12th January 2021 Reacting to the Guardian story, Bob Seely MP said: “I have seen The Guardian story. Let me put a slightly more balanced perspective. “First, this statement has... Local News
MP OBJECTS TO PLANNED HOUSING AT PUCKPOOL HILL 12th January 2021 Plans to build 50 homes at Puckpool Hill in Seaview have been met with objections by Island MP Bob Seely. Mr Seely, who has been leading a group of MPs... Local News
MP ASKS GOVERNMENT TO HELP FESTIVAL ORGANISERS 11th January 2021 In a bid to help UK music festivals – such as the Isle of Wight festival – restart when the time is right, MP Bob Seely has asked the Government to support... Local News
MP SAYS HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN CRISIS 8th January 2021 Extra money is available to help Islanders in crisis, MP Bob Seely says. Mr Seely said the money – which can be accessed through Citizens Advice Isle of Wight –... Local News
MP & COUNCIL LEADER CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT CROSS-SOLENT CONNECTIVITY 8th January 2021 A major, independent review of UK transport connectivity – commissioned by the Prime Minister – should examine how travel between the Isle of Wight and the... Local News
MP PUSHES FOR SPEEDY COVID IMMUNITY FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT 7th January 2021 MP Bob Seely has written to Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, requesting the Isle of Wight be treated as a priority area in an attempt to speed up the Covid-19... Local News
ISLE OF WIGHT REMAINS IN TIER ONE 17th December 2020 Bob Seely MP said: “It's right that the Isle of Wight has retained its Tier One status and I thank Ministers for continuing to listen. "This is good news for... Local News
MP WELCOMES GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT IN ST MARY’S 17th December 2020 News that St Mary’s Hospital is to receive £829,000 of Government investment to undertake improvements - including the refurbishment of the maternity unit - has... Local News
