MP ASSURED DREDGING OFF SANDOWN BAY IS NOT IMPACTING ON COASTLINE Tuesday, 13 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 Bay is not impacting on the coastline. Responding to a letter from the MP last month, The Crown Estate said there was evidence to show that the aggregate deposits on the seabed were relict deposits of sand and gravel left by ancient rivers... Local News
MP OBJECTS TO NEW HOLIDAY LETS IN BEMBRIDGE 9th March 2021 MP Bob Seely has objected to plans to build two new holiday lets on an area of woodland in Love Lane, Bembridge. Mr Seely said the plans, which have already... Local News
MP WELCOMES CHANCELLOR'S BUDGET 3rd March 2021 MP Bob Seely said: "I welcome Rishi's Budget Statement. Many Islanders and Island businesses will be supported by the extensive measures announced by the... Local News
MP TELLS HEALTH SECRETARY ABOUT IW DENTAL SITUATION 2nd March 2021 Concerned about the situation faced by dentists and their patients on the Isle of Wight, MP Bob Seely has written to Government. In a letter to Health Secretary... Local News
MP WORKS WITH ISLAND CHARITY TO ADDRESS IW POST OFFICE CLOSURES 1st March 2021 Island MP Bob Seely has teamed up with local charity Community Action IW to try to secure post office provision on the Island. Together they are urging local... Local News
MP OBJECTS TO HOUSES ON GREENFIELD LAND IN BRIGHSTONE 23rd February 2021 Following his commitment to oppose ‘unnecessary greenfield development’, MP Bob Seely has objected to plans for new housing on greenfield land in Brighstone... Local News
BOB SEELY REACTS TO GOVERNMENT'S ROADMAP OUT OF LOCKDOWN 23rd February 2021 MP Bob Seely said: “I welcome the Prime Minister’s statement on the route out of lockdown: a gradual easing is better than a big bang re-opening. "On education... Local News
MP SUPPORTS BID FOR SOLENT FREEPORT 16th February 2021 Island MP Bob Seely is among a group of eight MPs backing an ambitious bid seeking ‘Freeport status’ in the Solent area. The bid has been submitted by the... Local News
MP AND COUNCIL LEADER WELCOME GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO INVESTIGATE THE UNIQUE COSTS FACED BY THE ISLE OF WIGHT 11th February 2021 A £50,000 pot of government money to look at the unique challenges the Isle of Wight faces as a result of being separated by sea from the mainland has been... Local News
MP WELCOMES EXTENSION OF SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES 8th February 2021 New flexible repayment options for businesses due to pay back government-backed Bounce Back Loans have been welcomed by MP Bob Seely. The new arrangements, set... Local News
