The Isle of Wight Conservative Party has unveiled its first wave of candidates to stand in next year's local elections.
Phase one of the selection process is now complete, with candidates officially confirmed to contest their respective wards.
The list is made up of familiar faces in the realm of local politics and some new ones.
The candidates announced in this phase include:
- Brading & St Helens: Nick Binfield
- Central Rural: Warren Drew
- Cowes Medina: Oscar Bicket
- Cowes South & Northwood: John Nicholson
- Cowes West & Gurnard: Danielle Fleet
- Freshwater South: Warren Whyte
- Haylands & Swanmore: Vanessa Churchman
- Lake North: Adrian Whittaker
- Lake South: Paul Brading
- Mountjoy & Shide: Martin Oliver
- Nettlestone & Seaview: Harriet Hadfield
- Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey: Raj Patel
- Osborne: Stephen Hendry
- Ryde South East: Sue Maddison
- Sandown North: Joan Soloman
- Sandown South: Ian Ward
- Shanklin Central: Michael Beston
- Shanklin South: Chris Quirk
- Ventnor & St Lawrence: Ed Blake
- Wootton Bridge: Ed Hopper
Clare Mosdell, leader of the Island Conservatives in County Hall, said: “We are thrilled to present this first tranche of candidates, who are deeply established in their communities with a unified and progressive vision for the Island.
"Together, they represent a dynamic team ready to champion local issues, support residents, and work in the best interests of the Island.”
Phase two of the selection process will conclude early next year.
The local election will take place in May 2025.
