MP Bob Seely has arranged top level talks (6 June) with the Minister responsible for the government’s new Stronger Towns Fund, Jake Berry, to explore how the Island can benefit from the funding pot.

MP Bob Seely’s campaign for more protection for Isle of Wight landscapes took a step forward today when the man tasked with reviewing designated landscapes in England, Julian Glover, visited the Island.

MP Bob Seely is calling on the Isle of Wight Association of Local Councils (IWALC) to support him in his campaign against the government-set housing targets proposed in Island Planning Strategy, known locally as the Island Plan.

MP Bob Seely has praised staff at Newport Job Centre for their work in getting Island people back to work and in implementing universal credit.  

Moves on the Island to integrate public services so money can be focused to support front line activity have been welcomed by Liz Truss MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury.