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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.

1, November 2018·2 min read

Letter: It’s time for Ian Ward and Dave Stewart to admit they were wrong over floating bridge

This reader explains why he believes it's time for Cllr Stewart and Cllr Ward to admit they were wrong on the Floating Bridge issue and engage with people who actually know something about it.

31, October 2018·2 min read

£5.5 million ‘savings’ need to be found next year say Isle of Wight council

The Isle of Wight council needs to fill a budget gap of £5.5m next year as the Government give them less money. Look out for more parking fines, less privilege seat on school buses, elderly being cared for in their homes and a rise in council tax.

31, October 2018·1 min read

Artificial Intelligence on show at Isle of Wight Council Conference

The conference will feature presentations of how the use of artificial intelligence is being used across the country.

26, October 2018·1 min read

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainability and Transformation Partnership approved by Board

Leading councillors have endorsed proposals for the reform of the health and care system across the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainability and Transformation Partnership.

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'.

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.

19, October 2018·1 min read

Funding boost for Isle of Wight adult social care

As part of a £240 million fund being distributed to councils across the country, the Isle of Wight has qualified for a boost.

12, October 2018·2 min read

Firefighters give their frank responses to the Cabinet vote (updated)

OnTheWight caught up with the firefighters who were at last night's Cabinet meeting, following the vote to make changes to Isle of Wight fire service. Some of them were quite ... direct.

11, October 2018·1 min read

Reporting live: Cabinet vote on future of Isle of Wight Fire Service

OnTheWight will be reporting live from the Isle of Wight council's Cabinet meeting, where members will make their decision on controversial plans for the Isle of Wight Fire Service.

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.

5, October 2018·1 min read

£3,400 Floating Bridge mesh matting removed only a month after fitting

The Floating bridge's newly-fitted mesh matting (fitted only a month ago, costing £3,400), was yesterday removed. Here's what the locals and IWC are saying ...

5, October 2018·4 min read

Gov scraps Solent Devolution bid … without telling all three councils, says Pompey and Soton (updated)

The Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton councils bid for a Solent Devolution to Government. Pompey and Soton say the government have scrapped it ... without telling the three councils involved. IWC responds. Full details ...

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