People

Your Isle of Wight councillors

cllr Joe Lever

Carisbrooke & Gunville

Email:  joe.lever@iow.gov.uk

cllr Claire Critchison

Chale, Niton & Whitwell

Email: claire.critchison@iow.gov.uk


Your Town, Parish and Community Councillors

cllr CAmeron Palin

East Cowes Town COuncil

Email: cllr.c.palin@eastcowestowncouncil.gov.uk

Cllr Vix Lowthion

newport & Carisbrooke COmmunity Council

Email: vixlowthion@hotmail.com

cllr stephen rushbrook

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council

Email: stephenrushbrookcllr@gmail.com

Cllr susan betts

Freshwater Parish Council

Email: Susan.Betts@freshwater-parish.org.uk

cllr Claire Critchison

Niton & Whitwell Parish Council

Email: clc@nitonwhitwell.org.uk

CLLR Paul Garratt

Brading TOWN Council

Email: paul.garratt@brading.gov.uk

Cllr Robert May

shanklin town council

Email. cllrmay@shanklintowncouncil.co.uk

Cllr Wendy Cooper

Shanklin town council

Email: cllrcooper@shanklintowncouncil.co.uk

Cllr Julia Laursen

Chillerton & Gatcombe Parish Council

Email: julialaursen.cgpc@gmail.com

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Your Local Officers

cameron Palin, chair

Cameron was born and raised here on the Island. He joined the party back in 2017 and has held numerous roles including Youth & Student Officer, Campaigns Officer, Vice-Chair and co-chair before stepping up as Chair in January 2025.

Jack Philipsborn, Vice-Chair

peter banks, treasurer

Peter was born and raised on the Island but moved off for a number of years. He is an experience Green Campaigners and held numerous roles on Essex and Colchester Green Party Executive committees before returning to the Island.

Jon Idle, secretary

Jon was pivotal in the 2019 and 2024 General Election in supporting the organisation and leaflet delivery across the Island. Over the last two years Jon has wanted to support the local party even more so stepped up to be the secretary

vix lowthion, press officer

Vix has been involved in the Local Green Party since 2015 when she was first selected as the Green MP candidate. She has been a longstanding executive member and until recently Vix was Co-Chair.

jenni Agricola, co-membership officer

Jenni has been a member of the Green Party since the 70’s when it was formerly called the Ecology Party. Jenni rejoined the executive last year as co-membership officer after previously holding this role.

Christopher Warleigh-Lack, Equality & diversity officer

Christoper has been a member of the Green Party for many years but settled on the Island a few years ago after having to travel all over the uk for work. He is a highly qualified curator as well as a town councillor in East Cowes.

Robert May, Election Agent & cllr coordinator

Robert has been a member of the Green Party since 2017 when he first stood for IOW Council. In 2019, Robert was the GE Election Agent for Vix. Robert took a short break from the party before re-joining this year. Robert is also a Lake Parish and Shanklin Town Councillor.

Paul Garratt, non-portfolio officer

Paul retired to the Island Post-COVID after a successful career. Paul decide he wanted to give back to his newly found community and successfully fought to save Brading primary school before joining Brading Town Council in 2025.

Wendy cooper, Co-membership officer

Charlotte Banks, Non-portfolio officer

Stephen Rushbrook, non-portfolio officer


former General Election Candidates, 2024

Vix Lowthion, isle of wight East

I’m standing as your new MP because the residents of Isle of Wight East deserve better. For too long we have elected an MP who works on behalf of their large, Westminster party and not the needs of islanders.

I’ve lived on the Isle of Wight for nearly 20 years – first moving to Bonchurch in 2005.. My 3 boys were born here, work and go to school here. I’m a classroom teacher in island schools, and I see first hand the consequences of over a decade of government failures which impact on the most vulnerable in our communities.

My top priorities are to support our local economy and culture, to strengthen our public services, and to protect our unique island countryside and coastlines.

Email – Vix.Lowthion@greenparty.org.uk

Cameron Palin, Isle of Wight West

I was born and raised here on the Island, I am proud of our local communities, local businesses and countryside. As a father to my young son, and as a Cover teacher, I work hard in my local community to give our young people the best possible opportunities.

I am an experienced local councillor and Deputy Mayor, ready to hit the ground running in Westminster. Together, I know we can make our island a better place for us all, and as your MP I would deliver real meaningful change for islanders.

My top priorities are to ensure NHS services kept here on the island, protecting our environment, nationalising our ferries and investing in green industries to ensure greater, green jobs for all.

Email – Cameron.Palin@isleofwight.greenparty.org.uk

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