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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.

16, May 2011·5 min read

Faith School Concessionary Travel Online Survey ‘Fundamentally Flawed’

Totland resident, Chris Whitehouse, has written to all councillors pointing out what he feels are problems with the consultation on faith school concessionary travel.

17, June 2011·1 min read

Faith School Travel: ‘Act Now’ Say Campaigners

Campaigners against discriminatory Council proposals to end free school travel for pupils attending faith schools on the Isle of Wight have begun to distribute up to 10,000 leaflets through churches and faith schools on the Island.

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.

County Hall Chamber - Annual Meeting May 2018

17, May 2018·2 min read

From Peace to Outlaw for Isle of Wight Community Safety and Public Protection

As well as a Cabinet reshuffle, the Annual Meeting of the Isle of Wight council saw re-election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman as well as Chairs of the various committees.

6, January 2015·1 min read

Further changes in Andrew Turner’s re-election campaign team

A new chairman of the MP's Campaign Committee has been announced after Keith Hooke's departure.

20, June 2017·2 min read

Future of Sandown education provision discussed at Westminster

The newly-elected Conservative Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, took a delegation of councillors and officers to meet the Department for Education today to put forward their case on behalf of the Sandown community.

21, June 2013·2 min read

Gatten & Lake Primary from Special Measures to Good in 16 months

A fantastic achievement for the school prior to moving to new premises in September.

Chris Whitehouse John Hobart and Andrew Turner

16, July 2013·2 min read

Gunville road controlled crossing gets go-ahead

Cabinet member has approved the costs for new crossing can be brought forward from next year's budget.

22, May 2013·2 min read

Invitation to find out what new schools will offer

A public meeting next month will give parents the chance to find out more about the new schools planned on the Island.

8, September 2016·1 min read

Is there a move to unseat the Independents through a ‘vote of no confidence’? (updated)

A thread of emails between councillors and officers reveals a desire to put forward a 'vote of no confidence' in the Independent administration, who remain in power despite being in the minority at Isle of Wight council.

22, March 2013·1 min read

Island Conservatives announce 40 candidates for local election

Island Conservatives announce their candidates standing in the 2013 local elections.

8, May 2013·1 min read

Island Conservatives have just announced their new leader

New group leader says he looks forward to leading the team.

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