From Freemasons To CAMRA: Councillors' Interests Register Published

Everything from Freemason lodges and the Campaign for Real Ale to trade unions, charities and harbour organisations feature on the Isle of Wight Council's latest register of interests.

The public document details the organisations, businesses, charities and political groups that Island councillors are associated with outside their role at County Hall.

Councillors are required to declare such interests to ensure transparency and help identify any potential conflicts of interest when decisions are being made.

The register includes a wide range of affiliations, reflecting councillors' involvement in community groups, local businesses, voluntary organisations, sports clubs, parish councils and political parties.

Among the organisations listed are the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), Cowes Harbour Commission, Unite the Union, the Royal British Legion, Freemason lodges, the National Trust, the Royal Horticultural Society and a number of local charities and community trusts.

Many councillors also declare roles with town and parish councils, school governing bodies, transport groups, business associations and political organisations including Reform UK, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Green Party.

The register is published as part of the council's commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life, which require elected representatives to act with integrity and openly declare interests that could influence their work.

The full register is publicly available through the Isle of Wight Council's website.