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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.

Julie Jones-Evans looking into camera

20, November 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Councillor votes against her own motion after Leader changes it

The councillor's motions was to ‘put the wellbeing of residents at the heart of placemaking', but after the leader changed it, she refused to vote for it. Details within

Andrew Turner on bench - Ferry debate - Westminster - 13 October 2014

12, August 2015·1 min read

Island Line franchise: MP left standing alone on Rail CIC

Conservative councillors, including the group leader and the Chairman of the Island Conservatives voted in favour of keeping the rail line in the franchise at last night's meeting. It appears the Island's MP is now left standing alone on his support for a CIC to run Island Line trains.

Geoff Brodie

9, May 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s lack of Cabinet member accountability is only example in country, says Cllr (updated)

Cllr Geoff Brodie will be asking councillors to support his motion to reverse last year's IWC decision to remove accountability of Cabinet members in a public forum. He says the decision was the only known example across LGA authorities.

support button on computer keyboard

24, March 2020·1 min read

Call to Isle of Wight businesses to support frontline charities

The chairman of WightAid says, "As we enter a period of considerable difficulty, it is even more important than ever for us to stay together and support those most in need"

Seaview Beach Huts:

22, October 2018·2 min read

Council want Isle of Wight beach hut rental fee hike: 433% for some

Isle of Wight council are just about to hike the cost of renting beach huts - by over 4x for some. A "fairer system" claims Dave Stewart. OnTheWight takes a detailed look, breaking down all comparisons.

Axe in wood:

23, February 2017·6 min read

Maximum council tax rise and series of cuts approved by Isle of Wight council

The three proposed budgets were debated for almost two hours at County Hall last night (see our live coverage) but the Conservative-UKIP-IMG proposal narrowly received the most votes.

Cowes floating bridge getting chained

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

Will Myles MD Visit Isle of Wight outside Quay Arts Centre

23, June 2020·3 min read

Working with businesses to ensure we are able to ‘save our summer’, says Isle of Wight council leader

Dave Stewart says he hopes the Prime Minister's announcement marks a turning point for Isle of Wight businesses

John Metcalfe - Now CEO of Isle of Wight council - 25 Nov 2015

29, June 2018·1 min read

Press and public excluded from meeting about the new assistant chief executive

The controversial restructuring of senior management at the Isle of Wight council begins next week when the Appointments Panel consider a new assistant chief executive and chief strategy officer.

votes at 16

23, January 2018·7 min read

Votes at 16: Find out what your Isle of Wight councillor said

Find out what your Isle of Wight councillor had to say about giving 16 year olds the vote when it was discussed in the council chamber last week, and see whether you agree with them.

Vix lowthion - cycling through undercliff

13, June 2019·2 min read

Leader’s vow to ‘get Undercliff Drive open again’ a step closer with public consultation

Cllr Ian Ward also says it's his view the Isle of Wight needs to have Undercliff Drive road open again, but will not make a decision until after the consultation.

Prius Leslies motors and iw Council

12, March 2018·1 min read

Leslies Motors loan Toyota Prius Hybrid to Isle of Wight council

Leslies Motors have loaned a Toyota Prius Hybrid to the Isle of Wight council for three months to use as they wish and help to get a better idea of how to plan for the future.

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