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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.

26, May 2020·5 min read

Isle of Wight MP says ‘explanation seemed entirely reasonable’: While IW politicians call for Dominic Cummings’ resignation

Labour, Green and LibDem politicians on the Isle of Wight question the lockdown actions of the Government's special advisor Dominic Cummings. The Isle of Wight MP responds

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23, November 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight must not be combined with mainland neighbours when Covid-19 tier system reintroduced, says MP

Bob Seely is concerned that combining the Isle of Wight's infection rates with Portsmouth or Southampton - where rates are much higher - would skew the picture of what's really happening here

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

7, July 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight playgrounds to reopen: Here’s how to stay safe if you visit them

For the first time since the start of lockdown in March, Isle of Wight playgrounds will soon reopen. The council share this guidance on how to stay safe when visiting them

19, April 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight primary school awarded £1.3m refurbishment grant

As part of a second phase of work since relocation to the Furrlongs, improvements to the primary school will include a new roof and windows, a new reception area, external cladding and upgraded footpaths and lighting.

30, June 2020·4 min read

Isle of Wight residents can reduce risk of Covid-19 outbreaks by taking sensible precautions, says IW Director of Public Health

Simon Bryant, the Isle of Wight's Director of Public Health, says the pandemic is not over, so it's the right approach for the Island to have a local outbreak control plan

13, October 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight residents urged not to be complacent to Covid-19

Islanders are thanked for helping to keep the level of Coronavirus on the Island one the lowest across the nation, but urged to not become complacent with social distancing measures

8, February 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Support joins scheme to help develop vibrant night time economy

The Home Office will provide support and guidance and the Island’s Community Safety Partnership will develop solutions to help create a vibrant night time economy whilst tackling alcohol-related crime and harm.

13, March 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight tidal energy project out of hibernation, as IWC is asked to invest another £244,000

The once controversial tidal energy project - that many people thought had shut down - appears to be coming back to life with the council deciding on whether they will invest £244,000

20, November 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s ‘fractious’ political scene to be featured on TV

The return of MP's expenses, as well as September's shenanigans with the Island Independents go under the spotlight on Sunday, raising question marks on whether Hampshire County Council show take control of the Isle of Wight.

4, February 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s drug and alcohol service up and running again

The company brought in to take on the Isle of Wight's drug and alcohol service have been praised for "performing so well so quickly" by the Cabinet member, Cllr Mosdell.

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.

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