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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.

10, October 2018·2 min read

Fire Review plans: Council could be at risk of ‘corporate manslaughter’

One member of the Scrutiny Committee said the plans put them 'at risk of corporate manslaughter'. The responsible Cabinet member gave assurances the plans were safe.

14, September 2020·2 min read

‘No new floating bridge’ says Isle of Wight council leader

Isle of Wight council leader said the need to remove the floating bridge from service at the same time as St Mary's roundabout works led to a 'perfect storm of destruction'

31, March 2017·1 min read

Council Chairman jumps to the Conservatives. Cllr Perks too

Isle of Wight council chairman Charles Chapman and UKIP Ventnor publican Graham Perks have declared they'll run as Conservative candidates in the May elections.

21, August 2014·1 min read

Residents shared views on Undercliff Drive at consultation meeting in their droves

Over 100 residents and businesses shared their views and concerns about the situation at Undercliff Drive and how it's affecting them. All comments will be collated and presented to the council, MP and Island Roads.

10, January 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight council submit Undercliff Drive funding bid to Government

When Dave Stewart became Isle of Wight council leader in 2017 he vowed to reopen Undercliff Drive

24, April 2020·3 min read

£1.5m per month support for Isle of Wight ferry companies until summer (updated)

Just been announced that the Department for Transport has agreed to fund Isle of Wight ferry companies during April, May and June. Details within

19, July 2018·2 min read

Important that committee calls CCG to account, says Isle of Wight council Leader

The Leader of the Isle of Wight council said it is important the committee exercises its statutory function to call to account – and confirmed there'll now be ongoing dialogue between the committee and the CCG.

23, June 2020·7 min read

Red Jets to resume service from next week with limited capacity

CEO of Red Funnel says it is safe to travel on their ferries, as the Red Jet gets ready to resume next week

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.

6, November 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council leader defends social distancing during FB5 visit

Since the pictures emerged, the group has been criticised for apparently not sticking to Covid-19 guidelines — such as the Rule of Six, wearing face masks and socially distancing

8, November 2018·12 min read

Live reporting: Members decide future of Local Area Coordinators and more

OnTheWight will be reporting live from the Isle of Wight council’s Cabinet meeting, where, among other things, members will make their decision on controversial plans to scrap the Local Area Coordinators.

9, July 2020·1 min read

Social distancing on Cowes floating bridge replacement

The passenger launch can take up to 25 people per crossing, but the issue of social distancing was raised by an OnTheWight reader. Here's the answer

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