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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.

3, February 2021·4 min read

Here’s why the Isle of Wight is unlikely to get an extra £6.4m as part of the promised Island Deal

Many promises were made, but the council's finance officer says that even if the council were to put forward a cast iron case, it doesn't translate that it would get the full amount of extra costs its incurs. He explains why

wooden house sitting on window sill with message stay home next to it

9, February 2021·2 min read

Holidaymakers asked to avoid coming to the Isle of Wight this half term

The Isle of Wight council leader, the Director of Public Health and the head of Visit Isle of Wight all ask visitors to avoid travelling to the Island this February half term

11, December 2020·2 min read

Hopes for Isle of Wight to remain in Tier One

So long as Isle of Wight residents and visitors continue to do the right thing, it's hoped that the Island will remain in Tier One when the review is announced next week

social distancing keep 2m apart sticker on shop floor

28, August 2020·3 min read

If you are planning to socialise this weekend, the council has got some guidance for you

The Isle of Wight council are reminding Islanders and visitors that Coronavirus has not gone away and of the importance of social distancing

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.

10, June 2020·1 min read

Increase to number of people who can attend funerals from next week

The number of mourners attending funerals at the Isle of Wight Crematorium will be increased from Monday 15th June

23, January 2017·2 min read

Independent councillor with ‘great integrity’ passes away (updated)

Colin Richards was described by colleagues as a man of great integrity who will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Colin's family and friends.

Greg clark with Ian Ward and Dave Stewart

23, May 2016·3 min read

Independent councillors accused by Tories of being ‘hard left’

Accused of being 'hard left' because they have signed up to the "Councillors against austerity campaign", Conservative group leader is challenging the "political judgement" of Island Independent councillors.

6, March 2017·3 min read

Independents say dealing with Conservatives is ‘like playing chess with a pigeon’

The Leader of the Island Independent councillors says responding to the Conservatives' "ridiculous spin feels like trying to play chess with a pigeon" and for the Conservatives to deny austerity "is an insult to Islanders".

20, November 2018·1 min read

Institute of Coding to set up Isle of Wight branch providing great opportunities for young Islanders

This is very good news for young people on the Isle of Wight. OnTheWight has long been rallying the Island as the perfect environment for tech development.

2, September 2020·2 min read

Island Card: Isle of Wight council launch gift card scheme as part of Island’s ‘recovery blueprint’

The Isle of Wight Council say they are looking to team up with local business associations, alongside town and parish councils, to develop pilot schemes in Newport and Ryde

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.

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