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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.

18, October 2017·1 min read

Live: Isle of Wight councillors debate plan for next three years

Members of the Isle of Wight council will be considering the proposed three year Corporate Plan at the extraordinary meeting. If you can't make it along, catch up with our coverage here.

Wightlink has been working closely with Sainsbury's to get essential supplies to the Island

2, November 2020·1 min read

Lockdown #2: ‘Travel for holidays and visits should cease’, says Isle of Wight council leader

The Isle of Wight council leader said that temperature testing on ferry passengers had been considered and discounted. He explains why cross-Solent travel must continue despite lockdown

2, November 2020·2 min read

Lockdown #2: I know Isle of Wight community is up for the challenge, says council leader

At the start of September, the Isle of Wight's weekly rate of new infections was 3.1 cases per 100,000 population, but has now risen to 45.39 cases per 100,000

7, December 2016·1 min read

Long holding times to Isle of Wight council call centre to be investigated

Calling the council can sometimes mean a 40-minute wait for someone to deal with your query. Cllr Dave Stewart says he's going to spend the day there trying to find out why it takes so long.

social distancing keep 2m apart sticker on shop floor

10, November 2020·1 min read

Look out for new Isle of Wight ‘Covid support officers’ on the Island’s streets

The 'Covid support officers' will officially hit the streets this week, and leader of the Isle of Wight council asks those approached by them to cooperate and be respectful

26, April 2018·1 min read

Lynnbottom slip road closed until 10am to restrict queueing

New measure will see no queueing in advance of the tip at Lynnbottom opening at 10am. The slip road will open for access once the tip is open.

27, June 2018·2 min read

Major environmental initiatives launched at Isle of Wight council’s Environmental Conference

The Isle of Wight Council launched two major environmental initiatives at the Environmental Conference held in Cowes on Tuesday.

21, November 2019·1 min read

Management of loss-making Ventnor Harbour to go on open market

Negotiations with Ryde Town Council as Special Purchaser of Ryde harbour have to be concluded first, but the management of Ventnor Haven is potentially up for grabs

21, January 2011·1 min read

Massive Library Closures Discussed on Radio Solent This Morning

Islanders speak out on the Julian Clegg show about the proposed closure of nine of the eleven libraries on the Isle of Wight

23, February 2017·6 min read

Maximum council tax rise and series of cuts approved by Isle of Wight council

The three proposed budgets were debated for almost two hours at County Hall last night (see our live coverage) but the Conservative-UKIP-IMG proposal narrowly received the most votes.

Isle of Wight Council chief executive, John Metcalfe; Isle of Wight Council leader, Dave Stewart; Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely; and Cabinet member for community safety and public protection, Tig

14, June 2018·2 min read

Meet the ‘scambassadors’ and sign up to become a ‘friend against scams’

The Isle of Wight council are encouraging residents to sign up to become a ‘friend against scams’.

22, September 2014·4 min read

Misunderstanding by Conservative councillors over funding for beach cleaning sparks row

The Conservatives claim all beach cleaning must be paid for by the council as a statutory duty. OnTheWight has confirmation from the council this is not the full picture.

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