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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.

15, December 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Covid-19 vaccinations a ‘hugely positive step forward on the road to recovery’ says council leader

The Isle of Wight council reminds residents to not contact their surgeries, the vaccination service is available strictly by invitation only. You will hear from the NHS in due course

Red Funnel Wightlink ferries and Hovercraft

8, January 2021·4 min read

Isle of Wight Ferry companies respond to proposal for Solent transport review

The ferry companies respond to the Isle of Wight MP and IW council leader's proposal for a review of cross-Solent transport obligations

27, July 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight ferry passenger instructions for residents returning from Spain

The statement has been jointly issued by the Isle of Wight council, Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel. Details within

13, June 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight fire stations could be owned by Hampshire in combined authority plan

Concerns were raised at last night's Scrutiny Committee, after it was revealed that under the plans for a combine Fire Authority, Hampshire would own the Island's 11 fire stations.

30, June 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight forecast as high risk Coronavirus ‘pressure point’ – Oxford University research reveals (updated)

The data measured for the risk maps include things such as age, social deprivation, population density, ethnicity and hospital resources. Details within

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

10, June 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight hospitality industry preparing to open for Islanders and holiday makers

John Metcalfe, Isle of Wight council CEO, said it is a dilemma, but that people would come to the Island anyway, with holiday accommodation reporting bookings for July, August and September

24, April 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight key workers given free access to bicycles for commuting

The initiative enables key workers to have free access to a bike on long term loan

woman working out in a gym by Danielle Cerullo

24, July 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Leisure Centres to reopen to existing members

From next week existing members of 1Leisure will be able to return to their gyms. Details within

30, December 2020·5 min read

Isle of Wight moves into Tier 4 from New Year’s Eve

Details of the restrictions for Tier 4 within. Find out what you will and won't be able to do from midnight tonight

10, June 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP and Council Leader appeal for Government support

The Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely MP - along with the leader of the Isle of Wight Council - is calling on for Government to support in three main areas. Details within

2, March 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP attacks Indies over council budgets

The Isle of Wight MP criticises the Indie former council leaders after they said at the beginning of last year they could not set a legal budget, while announcing minister's visit.

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