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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.

2, April 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight help is still at hand for victims of domestic violence say council

If you're already living with domestic abuse, then the restrictions put in place while the government tries to slow the spread of Coronavirus have probably left you fearful of being isolated in the house with your abuser. Help is at hand

3, April 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight play areas remain closed during Coronavirus outbreak

As well as play areas being closed, Islanders are advised to stay local and use open spaces near to home where possible – and not travel unnecessarily

6, April 2020·1 min read

Financial help for charities and voluntary groups ‘leading the fightback against Coronavirus’

The Isle of Wight council have announced two funds that Isle of Wight charities and voluntary groups can access

14, April 2020·1 min read

Over £11m paid to Isle of Wight businesses from C19 emergency fund

The Isle of Wight MP urges all small and medium sized businesses on the Island to see if they are eligible. Even if you don’t think you’re entitled, it’s worth checking

15, April 2020·2 min read

‘Misguided’ campaign to light up the sky slammed by Isle of Wight Council

Residents are being urged to find other ways to show their support for the NHS

21, April 2020·5 min read

Whole of Isle of Wight could be tested for Coronavirus – a first in UK – if Dave Stewart’s pilot pitch succeeds (podcast)

Dave Stewart, IW Council leader, is pitching to the Government for the Isle of Wight to be the first area in the country to test the whole community for Covid-19 - and use a mobile App to show C19 status. OnTheWight has a podcast with him on the details

21, April 2020·2 min read

Details of Coronavirus-testing for key workers on the Isle of Wight is imminent says council leader (updated)

Leader of the Isle of Wight council told OnTheWight that details about testing on the Island for key workers was due within the week

21, April 2020·1 min read

Key workers mobile Coronavirus testing unit confirmed for the Isle of Wight

Several partners have been working hard to ensure key workers do not need to cross the Solent to be tested for Coronavirus (Covid-19)

22, April 2020·7 min read

‘Islanders are not guinea pigs’: Politicians hit back at pitch to use Isle of Wight as Covid-19 testing and mobile tracking pilot (update 3)

Not everyone has reacted positively to the Isle of Wight Conservatives' pitch for the Island to be a ‘potential pilot for testing a community’ for Coronavirus. A petition has been launched

24, April 2020·3 min read

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