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Dave Stewart

Dave Stewart is Conservative county councillor for Niton and Whitwell.

He is also Group leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative councillors.

On 18th January 2017, Cllr Stewart was elected as Leader of the Isle of Wight council, following the resignation of Jonathan Bacon (Island Independents).

He was leader of the Isle of Wight council from 2017 to 2021, when he lost his seat to Green Party councillor, Claire Critchley.

Below are some articles that feature Dave Stewart.

fairlee farm newport 880 homes - overlay

13, February 2019·3 min read

Councillor calls on residents to join him opposing land allocation for 880 new homes

Local councillor for Newport North says he will vigorously oppose the proposed land allocated for the development of 880 houses at New Fairlee Farm as part of the Island Planning Strategy Consultation and urges residents to do the same.

21, February 2017·5 min read

Councillor explains why claims of re-opening Undercliff Drive are extremely premature

Former Executive member, Phil Jordan, who has an indepth knowledge of the situation on Undercliff Drive, explains why the Leader's claims of reopening the road are extremely premature.

25, September 2018·3 min read

Councillor walks out of floating bridge meeting, declaring it a ‘politically constructed quango’ (updated)

Cllr Love walked out of last night's meeting (Monday) after just 20 minutes, calling it a ‘politically constructed quango’. He explains why.

Seaclear barge holding floating bridge in place

6, October 2020·5 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge could be fitted with side thrusters, Scrutiny Committee hears

An update on several aspects of the Cowes Floating Bridge was given at the Corporate Scrutiny Committee, including news about possible side thrusters

9, March 2021·17 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge: Detailed report from Scrutiny Committee

Although legal mediation put a stop to many questions even being asked, the Cowes Floating Bridge was discussed at tonight's scrutiny committee meeting. Read our detailed report

dave stewart and clare mosdell during full council

20, November 2020·2 min read

Crack down on pavement parking and speeding on the Isle of Wight agreed

Council leader shares this roundup of plans to tackle speeding and pavement parking on the Isle of Wight

climate emergency banner by chris jones of chemical garden

2, May 2019·2 min read

Cross-party call for Isle of Wight council to declare a Climate Emergency and reduce carbon emissions

A motion led by Green councillor, Michael Lilley - to be seconded by Conservative councillor - is calling on the Isle of Wight council to commit to urgent action to reduce carbon emissions on the Island.

21, December 2020·2 min read

Cuts to Isle of Wight ferry services imminent says Chair of Transport Board

The Chairman of the Board says that all cross-Solent ferry operators are reviewing their scheduling. Here's what we know

6, July 2021·4 min read

Dave Stewart co-opted on to Police and Crime Panel – as a ‘non-political member’ (updated)

Dave Stewart is known on the Isle of Wight as the person who led the Conservatives on the Isle of Wight council. He’s just been appointed to the Police and Crime Panel as a “non-political” independent member

25, October 2018·3 min read

Dave Stewart kicks health worker with 30 years’ experience off health and social care scrutiny panel

After being removed from the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee with no notice, Cllr Love says that "it seems to me that if you question the actions of the Conservatives they'll do what they can to silence you". The leader claims the committee role was only 'temporary'.

26, April 2018·1 min read

Dave Stewart on Lynnbottom traffic: Residents need to change their behaviour

Leader of the council, Dave Stewart, says residents should change their behaviour to fit in with shorter opening hours - and claims Islanders have been sitting with "their flasks and their sandwiches to be first into the tip".

Nothing to see here - Move along - by brucehh

11, April 2017·1 min read

Dave Stewart responds to second home voter encouragement: A ‘Pretend Row’

Cllrs Ian Ward and Dave Stewart give their views on the reaction to them writing to postal voters and asking Second Home owners to register to vote on the Isle of Wight.

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