Meet The Candidates Vying To Represent Freshwater South At County Hall

Freshwater voters will be able to choose between six candidates at an upcoming Isle of Wight Council by-election.

Four of the Islanders hoping to replace John Medland as Freshwater South’s county councillor are standing under the banner of political parties: Anne Bamford of the Labour Party, Bill Nigh for Reform UK, the Conservatives’ Warren Whyte and Tony Zeid with the Liberal Democrats.

Two, meanwhile, will be contesting the ward as independents: Becca Cameron and Emma Cox.

Anne Bamford, who lives on Glenheadon Drive, Totland Bay, said:

“For 11 years I have been serving my community on Freshwater Parish Council. Now, I hope to preserve the unique character of Freshwater while securing the best devolution deal for the Island as your councillor for Freshwater South.”

Ms Bamford said a devolution deal must include ‘mayoral oversight of ferry services’.

Fellow Freshwater parish councillor, architect and bookseller Warren Whyte said:

“I’m standing as the Conservatives candidate for a strong and local voice for Freshwater, and as a candidate that lives and works right here in the ward, you can rely on me to have Freshwater’s interests first and foremost in everything I do.”

Becca Cameron, an artist and environmental campaigner who lives on Totland Bay’s Granville Road, said:

“I believe in a future where environmental sustainability and community values go hand in hand.

"My lifelong commitment to our local heritage and my proactive approach to tackling issues like flooding, pollution, and community well-being position me uniquely to serve West Wight.”

Tony Zeid, Emma Cox and Bill Nigh have been contacted for comment.