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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.

30, July 2020·2 min read

Support for Isle of Wight residents most in need will continue as shielding officially ends

The Isle of Wight Council has pledged to continue its work in supporting around 6,000 residents who are currently shielded or isolated, so they can begin the transition to become self-dependent again with confidence

Beach ambassadors and Dave Stewart standing in front of Sandown Pier

4, August 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight council staff redeployed as Island Ambassadors to help keep Islanders and visitors Covid-safe

The role of the new Island Ambassadors is to patrol tourist hotspots checking for any problems, making sure people are happy on the beaches and adhering to social distance guidelines

4, August 2020·1 min read

Changes to Isle of Wight council cabinet announced

Changes have been announced by Isle of Wight council leader, as one cabinet member steps down and another takes on a different role

5, August 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council partners up for multi-million pound coastal protection programme

Over the next six years the partnership will work on several flood defence schemes representing around £37 million worth of potential Government investment

Woman with painted nails and fancy watch using a mobile phone Paul Hanaoka

13, August 2020·4 min read

Second Coronavirus App gets Isle of Wight launch for Test and Trace (updated)

The Isle of Wight has again been chosen as a testing ground for the new Test and Trace Coronavirus App. This time it’s going to work in a different way

26, August 2020·2 min read

Test and Trace App to be rolled out to Isle of Wight tourists

The Test and Trace App Team still haven't provided stats on how many Islanders are using the App and now plan to rollout to visitors coming to the Island for the bank holiday

social distancing keep 2m apart sticker on shop floor

28, August 2020·3 min read

If you are planning to socialise this weekend, the council has got some guidance for you

The Isle of Wight council are reminding Islanders and visitors that Coronavirus has not gone away and of the importance of social distancing

2, September 2020·2 min read

Island Card: Isle of Wight council launch gift card scheme as part of Island’s ‘recovery blueprint’

The Isle of Wight Council say they are looking to team up with local business associations, alongside town and parish councils, to develop pilot schemes in Newport and Ryde

8, September 2020·1 min read

Changes to Isle of Wight Cabinet confirmed ahead of next meeting

Dave Stewart says "Our priority continues to deliver on the authority's bold vision for the Island to be an inspiring place in which to grow up, live, work and visit"

9, September 2020·2 min read

Call for no more ‘cloak and dagger’ approaches to Floating Bridge fixes

The long-running saga of the Cowes Floating Bridge was discussed at last night's Isle of Wight council Scrutiny Committee. Details within

11, September 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council complete purchase of Venture Quays (updated)

Dave Stewart says "acquiring these sites will protect Island jobs and preserve marine engineering in this location, as well as provide land for housing on a brownfield site"

14, September 2020·2 min read

‘No new floating bridge’ says Isle of Wight council leader

Isle of Wight council leader said the need to remove the floating bridge from service at the same time as St Mary's roundabout works led to a 'perfect storm of destruction'

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