MP TAKES FURTHER STEPS TO PROTECT THE ISLAND’S NATURAL LANDSCAPE Friday, 15 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 of Wight, MP Bob Seely has taken further steps to protect the Island’s green fields from development by asking the Government for further landscape protections. Currently, around half the Island is covered by the existing Area of Outstanding... Local News
MP WELCOMES CHANCELLOR'S STATEMENT 24th September 2020 MP Bob Seely said: “It’s good and important news that the Chancellor has announced the reduced 5% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality industry will remain... Local News
MP CONFIRMS ISLAND LINE IMPROVEMENTS ON TRACK FOLLOWING CHANGES TO RAIL FRANCHISING SYSTEM 21st September 2020 A new system ending the complicated rail franchising model has been welcomed by MP Bob Seely. The Department for Transport says the new system will deliver a... Local News
MP WELCOMES PILOT TO REDUCE NITRATES IN SOLENT AND AID WILDLIFE RECOVERY 21st September 2020 A new trial in Hampshire aiming to reduce nitrate levels in the Solent has been welcomed by MP Bob Seely. The government-backed trial seeks to address the issue... Local News
MP OUTLINES PROPOSALS FOR MAJOR CHANGE IN HOUSEBUILDING ON THE ISLAND 18th September 2020 The Island’s MP has set out plans for a fresh approach to providing new homes on the Isle of Wight, which he says will prioritise the needs of Island residents... Local News
MP URGES HEALTH SECRETARY TO TAKE SWIFT ACTION OVER COVID-19 TESTING 17th September 2020 In response to concerns raised by Isle of Wight residents about access to Covid-19 tests, MP Bob Seely has written to Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, to urge... Local News
MP SUPPORTS PURCHASE OF VENTURE QUAYS 11th September 2020 MP Bob Seely said: “I am delighted that the IW Council has now completed the purchase of Venture Quays and I congratulate members for taking this bold step to... Local News
BOB BACKS BRITISH FARMING 9th September 2020 Today is Back British Farming Day and Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is encouraging us all to take part. Mr Seely said there are simple things we can do to support... Local News