David Groocock
Conservative candidate for Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch
As an Independent, I faced being shut out of decision-making or pressured to support policies I don’t believe in, By joining the Conservatives under Cllr Ed Blake’s leadership, I can properly fight for our community’s needs where it counts – in the council chamber. Frequent closures and poor maintenance disrupt daily life – we need proper investment. The ongoing situation with The Graben and Clarence Road is a farce. Our beautiful villages deserve better support to attract visitors year-round. Anti-social behaviour and drug-related crime need firm action. We must ensure quality affordable homes while protecting our rural character. We mustn’t trade away local control for empty promises. Residents deserve a Councillor who’ll stand firm on what matters. Only Island residents should have a say in their day-to-day living and the future. No other mainland authority can know what day-to-day challenges we face here.
Previous elections
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch (2025)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Isle of Wight East (2024)
Independent· Not elected
Where David fits into things
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Isle of Wight