Thank you, Ryde NW, for your votes 💚
I couldn't quite win it for the Greens, but maybe next time. Congratulations to Reuben on his victory; and it was nice to meet you, Lou. I'm confident Reuben will be Ryde-first, Reform-second. Meanwhile, I'm around and available to support Ryde's bid to be UK Town of Culture in any way that I can (email address and phone below).
I'll leave this campaign site up for a while in case Reuben wishes to borrow any ideas 😏
Ryde North West: issues tracked, progress published, excuses explained.
This is how I would work as your councillor: publishing local problems, showing who is responsible, tracking action by the council, Island Roads and Southern Water, and explaining progress in plain English. Not slogans. Evidence.
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What is happening right now in Ryde North West
Every issue raised by a resident is logged here publicly, with the responsible body named, the status shown clearly, and updates published as they happen. These numbers are a live snapshot of how the ward is being served — and where it is being let down.
27
Open Issues
Active problems currently being tracked across the ward
9
Resolved This Month
Issues fixed and confirmed closed in April
11
Awaiting Action
Cases waiting for a response from Island Roads, the council or Southern Water
Latest issue updates
Work Scheduled
Potholes on Melville Street
Responsible body: Island Roads  |  Last update: 18 April
A cluster of potholes was reported via FixMyStreet. Island Roads have inspected the site and scheduled repairs for early May. I will confirm publicly when the work is complete and whether it has been done to an adequate standard.
Awaiting Response
Flooding by Monkton shops
Responsible body: Isle of Wight Council / Southern Water  |  Last update: 15 April
Residents raised concerns about surface water pooling after heavy rainfall. The issue has been logged with both the council and Southern Water. I am currently chasing a drainage inspection date and will publish whatever response I receive.
Resolved
Street light out near housing block
Responsible body: Island Roads  |  Last update: 10 April
A faulty street light was flagged at a ward walkabout, leaving a section of footpath in darkness. The fault was reported to Island Roads and the repair was completed within 10 days. The light is now working and residents have confirmed the improvement.
How this site works
01
Residents raise an issue
By email, via FixMyStreet, at a ward walkabout, or at a public surgery session. No issue is too small to log.
02
I log it publicly
The problem is posted on this website without naming the resident. The responsible organisation is identified at the same time.
03
Responses are recorded
Whatever Island Roads, the council or Southern Water say — or fail to say — is noted here with dates and reference numbers.
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Updates are published
Progress, delays and outcomes are posted so every resident can see what is happening and hold public bodies to account.
What I will focus on
🛣️ Roads & Pavements
Potholes, uneven surfaces and damaged street lighting that make daily life harder and less safe.
🌊 Flooding
Surface water and Southern Water failures that leave streets and gardens under water after heavy rain.
🗑️ Litter & Fly-tipping
Illegal dumping and overflowing bins that blight neighbourhoods and lower the quality of life in the ward.
🚶 Safe Routes
Pedestrian crossings and walking routes that need to be safer for children, older residents and everyone in between.
🎭 Youth & Culture
Better youth facilities and support for Ryde's bid to become the UK's first Town of Culture. These are not entirely unconnected!
Issues Tracker
All reported issues in Ryde North West
This tracker shows every issue residents have raised, who is responsible for sorting it out, and what has happened since it was logged. Use the filters to see problems by street, category or responsible body. Nothing is hidden; nothing is closed without explanation.
Filter by Category
  • Roads & Potholes
  • Pavements
  • Flooding
  • Street Lighting
  • Litter & Fly-tipping
  • Youth Facilities
  • Other
Filter by Status
  • Open
  • Awaiting Response
  • Action Promised
  • Work Scheduled
  • Partially Resolved
  • Resolved
  • Closed with Explanation
Filter by Responsible Body
  • Island Roads
  • Isle of Wight Council
  • Southern Water
  • Other
Awaiting Response
Uneven pavement on Union Street
Category: Pavements  |  Responsible: Island Roads
Reported: 14 April  |  Last update: 18 April
Several residents have reported trip hazards near the pedestrian crossing. The issue has been logged with Island Roads and we are waiting for an inspection date to be confirmed.
Action Promised
Blocked gulley causing pooling on [Road name]
Category: Flooding  |  Responsible: Southern Water / Council
Reported: 6 April  |  Last update: 17 April
Standing water appeared near the bus stop after rainfall. Southern Water has agreed to investigate and the council highways team has been informed about the pattern of repeat incidents at this location.
Resolved
Fly-tipping behind [local landmark] car park
Category: Litter / Fly-tipping  |  Responsible: Isle of Wight Council
Reported: 9 April  |  Last update: 12 April
Rubbish dumped behind the car park was reported via FixMyStreet. The council waste team cleared the site within three days. A good response time — and the kind of outcome I will always publish when it happens.
Individual Issue
Street light out near housing block on [Street name]
A broken street light leaving a section of footpath in darkness — logged, tracked and resolved. This page is an example of how every individual issue will be published on this site.
Issue details
Category: Street Lighting
Location: [Street name], Ryde North West
First reported: 2 April
Source: Resident at ward walkabout
Responsible body: Island Roads
Current status: ✅ Resolved
Last update: 10 April
Full timeline
2 April
Issue raised by a resident during the ward walkabout. Footpath in darkness; safety concern noted.
3 April
Logged formally with Island Roads. Reference number IR-12345 issued and recorded here.
5 April
Island Roads acknowledge the report. Inspection scheduled within 10 working days.
9 April
Engineer visit carried out and fault identified.
10 April
Light repaired and confirmed working. Residents at the walkabout notified of the outcome.

My notes: This is an example of the system working reasonably well once the issue was logged clearly and formally. The repair was completed in eight days from first report — acceptable, though not exceptional. If elected I will continue to publish this kind of full timeline for every issue, so residents can see both good and poor performance from Island Roads and other public bodies. Accountability goes both ways: credit where it is due, and pressure where it is not.
Ward Updates
News and patterns from across the ward
Individual issues matter — but patterns matter more. Here I would post regular updates on what is happening across Ryde North West: which problems are recurring, how public bodies are performing over time, and where progress is frustratingly slow. This is not a blog for vague commentary; it is a record of what is actually happening and what I am doing about it.
This fortnight in Ryde North West: roads, flooding and fly-tipping
A short roundup of five to seven key issues and their current status, with direct links back to the tracker entries. What has moved forward, what is stuck, and which organisation has failed to respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Southern Water: what residents are reporting and what we have been told
An outline of recent flooding and sewage concerns raised across the ward, what Southern Water has formally promised in response, and where they are running significantly behind their own commitments. Published with dates and reference numbers so the record is clear.
Youth facilities: issues raised and next steps
A summary of cases where the lack of adequate youth provision came up at drop-in sessions or via email. What residents said, what I have pressed the council to do, and what — if anything — the council has agreed to consider or act upon.

Updates will be published after every walkabout, surgery session, or significant development. If you have raised an issue and have not seen it appear here within a week, please get in touch.
Roadworks & Diversions
Planned works, closures and diversions affecting Ryde North West
Major roadworks and diversions can make everyday journeys a genuine ordeal — especially in a town where alternative routes are limited. This page brings together planned works, current closures and likely completion dates so residents can plan ahead, and so there is a clear public record of whether the disruption is being managed properly by those responsible for it.
Current works affecting Ryde North West
Main Road resurfacing
Night closures 3–7 June. Diversions via [Street X] and [Street Y]. Island Roads estimate completion by 8 June.
[Local street] utility works
Single-lane working with traffic lights in place. Expected to run until mid-May. Causing significant delays during school drop-off.
Island-wide works residents have asked about
Bridge works near [location]
Ongoing structural repairs affecting bus routes into Ryde. Several residents have raised concerns about longer journey times and the reliability of diversions. I have asked Island Roads for a revised completion date.
What Island Roads says
  • Main Road resurfacing is on schedule; night working is being used to minimise daytime disruption
  • Bridge works are delayed due to additional structural findings identified during the initial survey
  • Updated completion dates will be published when confirmed
My view
The communication around the bridge works has been poor. Residents learned about the delay through word of mouth, not from any official update. When public works overrun or when plans change, people deserve to be told clearly and promptly — not left to piece it together themselves.
Where I believe traffic management or communication falls short, I will say so here directly and factually, with the evidence to back it up.

If you are aware of roadworks or a closure in Ryde North West that is not listed here, please send me the details and I will add it to the page.
Meetings & Walkabouts
Come out and raise it in person
If elected I will not hide in a committee room. I will hold regular ward walkabouts and public drop-in sessions so you can raise issues face to face, without needing to write anything down or navigate a website. Then I will publish what was raised and what happened next — so the conversation does not end when you walk away.
Upcoming events
🚶 Ward Walkabout
Saturday 18 May
10:00 – 11:30
Route: [Streets to be confirmed]
Meet at [starting point]. We will walk a set route through the ward and I will log any issues raised directly on this site.
☕ Public Drop-in Session
Wednesday 22 May
6:30 – 8:00pm
Venue: [Community hall name]
No appointment needed. Come in, raise your concerns, and I will record what you have told me and follow up with accountability.
What residents raised at recent events
Suggest a location for a future walkabout
Is there a street or area in Ryde North West where problems are being ignored? Let me know and I will add it to a future route. Send me your name, the street or area, and a brief description of the issue to peter@rydenorthwest.com.
About Peter
Who I am and how I would work
for Ryde North West
Local to Ryde
I have lived in Ryde since 2009 (apart from two years elsewhere on the island). I share many of the day-to-day experiences of this town — the pavements that are hard to walk, the roads that need attention, and the questions about what the council is actually doing. I am not parachuted in. This is where I live and where I intend to stay. Even though my ground floor was totally flooded in 2023!
Tech-minded and practical
I started coding back in the Commodore 64 days, and over the last decade my team has put business applications into 19 countries — from Finland and Kenya to China and Germany. I understand big data systems and accountability. I want to bring that experience to the job of tracking what public and private bodies are doing for Ryde North West, and making it visible when they are falling short.
What I would do as your councillor
  • Publish clear, regular updates on reported issues and the progress made — or the lack of it
  • Push hard for faster action on potholes, pavements, street lighting and litter
  • Support campaigns to expand youth facilities and reduce flooding across Ryde
  • Assist Ryde's bid to become the UK's first Town of Culture, because culture and the arts can lift a community — especially when times are tough
Transparency first
Every issue logged, every response published, every delay explained. No closed doors.
Rooted in the ward
I live here, my children are studying in Ryde, and am genuinely keen to make a difference to life in the town.
Systems thinking
Using the same rigour I apply to business software to track and challenge public body performance.
Contact
Get in touch
If you live in Ryde North West and want to raise an issue, ask a question, suggest a walkabout location, or simply find out more about how this site would work — please get in touch. Every message is read personally and every issue raised will be logged on this site.
Contact details
📞 Phone / text: 07960 991521
I aim to reply to all messages within two days. If you have raised an issue and want to know whether it has been logged, the issues tracker is the quickest way to check.
Ways to raise an issue
Email or phone
Send me the details and I will log it publicly on this site within 48 hours.
FixMyStreet
Report directly at fixmystreet.com - this site will check FixMyStreet regularly for relevant updates and new reports.
In person
Come to a ward walkabout or drop-in session — see the Meetings page for upcoming dates.

Every issue raised becomes a public record on this site. No names published without permission. The goal is simple: problems should be visible, responsible bodies should be named, and progress — or the lack of it — should always be explained.

Promoted by R. May on behalf of Peter Burke both at 28a Victoria Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 8AL