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Chris Whitehouse

Chris Whitehouse was elected as Isle of Wight councillor for Newport West in May 2013.

Chris Whitehouse has previously been the Deputy Leader of South Bucks District Council.

He’s Managing Director of The Whitehouse Consultancy Ltd, which he founded in 1998.

He became Executive member for Children’s Services in January 2017, under the leadership of Conservative, Dave Stewart.

28, November 2013·1 min read

Former Principal threatens libel action against Island councillor (updated)

Comments on the County Press Website have led to a threat of legal action, citing "severely damaged" to the "professional reputation and prospects of future employment" of former Principal.

Chris Whitehouse Tweet on IW #cabal to David Cameron

6, December 2013·1 min read

Cllr Chris Whitehouse ‘hauled’ before IWCA and gives apology for ‘Nasty Cabal’ Tweets

IWCA's Alan Wells claims, "We demanded his presence and he apologised, basically."

10, December 2013·1 min read

Alan Wells’ ‘Cabal’ apology comments broke private discussion agreement, Whitehouse email reveals

Another twist to the 'Conservatives attempt to unseat Andrew Turner' story that OnTheWight broke two months ago.

11, January 2014·1 min read

Resignations of ‘putrid cabal’ called for after Andrew Turner survives de-selection battle

OnTheWight has the details of yesterday's attempt by some Island Conservatives to unseat Andrew Turner as the party's candidate at the next election. Now there are calls for those behind the attempt to face the consequences.

14, January 2014·1 min read

Island councillor helps to turn obesity around

Cllr Whitehouse is Director of the National Obesity Awareness Week campaign and attended a launch of the event yesterday (13th January) in the Palace of Westminster.

24, January 2014·2 min read

The Economist on Education: The Island should learn from Tower Hamlets

Cllr Whitehouse says the situation is not all doom and gloom and that there is a new optimism in many of Island schools.

2, February 2014·1 min read

Councillors and schools to be briefed on Co-op store plans

It was previously rumoured that Tesco were interested in the plot at the end of Wellington Road, Newport, now it seems Co-op are too.

3, February 2014·2 min read

Council budget priorities questioned by Conservatives

Put children’s safety first, say Conservatives, not union reps’ salaries.

3, March 2014·1 min read

Wight in Bloom: Do you know a potential sponsor?

Previous supporters have wilted. Do you know of a company that might be able to contribute to the £3,000 sponsorship money needed?

2, May 2014·1 min read

Councillor calls for Festivals to help boost financial support for Music Service

Councillor makes the suggestion that some big projects with the major Festivals on the Island could help boost funding for the Music Service.

3, June 2014·2 min read

Island Conservatives refuse Independent’s offer to collaborate

We've yet to hear from the Group Leader the reasoning behind the 'boycott', but Independent councillor Steve Stubbings says that several Conservative members wanting to sit on advisory committees are being prevented from doing so.

17, June 2014·3 min read

IW Conservative councillor says pupil levels only justify five of the nine Island high school premises

The Isle of Wight Conservatives' spokesman on education says only five of the nine Isle of Wight secondary school premises are needed and calls for "radical surgery" and a need to "consolidate our high schools".

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