MP CALLS ON COUNCIL TO REJECT WESTRIDGE FARM PLANS Friday, 23 July, 2021 The Island’s MP has called on members of the Isle of Wight Council to reject plans to build 473 houses on farmland at Westridge Dairy Farm in Ryde – the East Wight’s last remaining viable dairy farm. The plans – which have been put forward by planning officers for conditional approval – will go before the Isle of Wight Council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday (27 July) where a decision will be made... Local News
MP SAYS ISLANDERS’ HOUSING NEEDS ARE NOT BEING MET BY DEVELOPERS 18th May 2021 MP Bob Seely has objected to two proposed housing developments – one in Wellow and the other in Ryde - saying they do not meet the housing needs of Islanders... Local News
MP BACKS CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT ISLAND RESIDENTS 12th May 2021 MP Bob Seely is backing calls for new volunteers to come forward and help deliver information and advice services to Island residents. Citizens Advice Isle of... Local News
MP ENCOURAGES IW TOWNS AND VILLAGES TO PROTECT THEIR GREEN SPACES 26th April 2021 MP Bob Seely is backing a campaign which calls on town and parish councils to designate their open spaces as town or village greens to protect them from... Local News
MP ASSURED DREDGING OFF SANDOWN BAY IS NOT IMPACTING ON COASTLINE 13th April 2021 The Island’s MP has received assurances from The Crown Estate (responsible for granting dredging licences) that marine aggregate dredging activity off Sandown... Local News
MP WELCOMES GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT TO UPGRADE IW COLLEGE 8th April 2021 The Isle of Wight College has been identified as a site for targeted Government investment that will transform its buildings and facilities for future... Local News
MP OBJECTS TO NEW HOUSING ESTATE IN FRESHWATER 6th April 2021 MP Bob Seely has objected to plans to build 50 new homes on greenfield land in Freshwater. Mr Seely said the proposed construction of homes on land to the East... Local News
MP HOLDS DEBATE ON THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION 25th March 2021 MP Bob Seely has asked the Government to consider how education could be better delivered following the Covid-19 pandemic. In a debate requested by the Island’s... Local News
MP PRESSES GOVERNMENT FOR SUPPORT FOR FESTIVALS 23rd March 2021 MP Bob Seely has joined forces with a group of MPs calling on the Government for more support for festivals. During a parliamentary debate on Tuesday (23 March)... Local News
MP RESPONDS TO RUMOURS THAT THE AMERICA'S CUP COULD BE COMING TO THE IW 19th March 2021 MP Bob Seely said: “This is more encouraging news. New Zealand still have 90 days to object. This is not definite but clearly it is a very strong statement of... Local News
