Election Statement - Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch Ward I'm standing as your Labour candidate for the Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch ward.

Full statement

As a data scientist with a PhD in Geography, I bring particular expertise to tackle our community's challenges.

Key Local Issues
Transport and Infrastructure: The Leeson Road landslide remains our biggest challenge in the ward, creating traffic pressures that cause other problems. I'm committed to working towards securing medium-to-long-term funding for alternative transport routes between Ventnor and surrounding areas. Parking restrictions in Wroxall have created tensions between safety and convenience. My goal is reducing traffic reliance and volume on existing routes. The ongoing dispute between IoW Council and Island Roads must be resolved to allow essential drainage improvements on the Shanklin to Wroxall cycle path.

Housing Balance: Bonchurch needs affordable housing for locals and incoming professionals who provide our vital services. This requires careful balancing against rural character preservation and infrastructure capacity concerns.

Devolution Opportunity: Our ward needs moderate representation to maximize benefits from the upcoming Hampshire and Solent Combined Authority partnership. I'll ensure that the Island maintains its distinct identity and governance while accessing enhanced funding, strategic coordination, and economic development opportunities.
Labour empowers local councils to deliver services closer to communities. As your candidate, I'll champion this agenda for our ward's benefit.

Christopher Lloyd
Labour Party Candidate