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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.

Off switch

14, September 2016·1 min read

On: Off: On: Isle of Wight council meeting now back on next week (updated)

It was on, then off, and now back on again. The Isle of Wight council will be holding their September meeting next week. But will the motion of no confidence still be tabled?

Stones and cliff

30, September 2016·3 min read

Council leader says Conservative accusations are ‘quite frankly ridiculous’

A pattern seems to be emerging whereby Conservative councillors make accusations about the Island Independents (they're the group in charge of the council) which are quickly shown to be inaccurate. Cllr Bacon says it is not possible to work with those who would rather just throw stones.

Dave Stewart

24, October 2016·1 min read

Solent Devolution: Executive does not have a mandate say Conservative councillors

The Isle of Wight Conservative councillors, who appear to be in favour of devolution, but would prefer talks to escalate with Hampshire rather than Southampton and Portsmouth, urge the Executive to take note of the recommendation made by 17 members at last week's full council.

iow andrew turner mp and dairy farmer richard fisk

28, November 2016·2 min read

Isle of Wight Conservatives discuss agenda for jobs and prosperity

The Isle of Wight Conservative team, lead by Cllr Dave Stewart, met with 25 business leaders ten days ago to explore ideas for creating jobs and building on what the Island has to offer.

telephone

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.

Dave Stewart

17, January 2017·2 min read

Leader of Tory councillors willing to become ‘caretaker leader’

The leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative councillors, Dave Stewart, says that he's happy to do what was yesterday described by the outgoing leadership as 'the government's dirty work' by becoming a 'caretaker leader' following the resignations.

question mark street sculpture

18, January 2017·2 min read

Explained: What happens if the new leader is not an Island Independent?

Wondering what might happen to the Isle of Wight council if someone other than an Island Independent is elected as Leader tonight? OnTheWight has been seeking answers.

Empty chair

18, January 2017·1 min read

The Isle of Wight council now has a new leader

Following the resignation of Island Independent, Jonathan Bacon, earlier in the week, members of the full council tonight voted in a new leader.

Taking notes

19, January 2017·7 min read

Group leaders react to new Leader of the Isle of Wight council (video)

Various group leaders of Isle of Wight councillors respond to the new Leadership by Conservative, Dave Stewart. See what they have to say and watch Cllr Stewart make his first statement as leader.

New executive

20, January 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council’s new Executive revealed in full

It looks like the rumours we published were right. Here's the full list of the now-expanded Executive of the Isle of Wight council, following Conservative Dave Stewart being voted in as Leader this week.

Yellow lilies

23, January 2017·5 min read

Former Isle of Wight council leader passes away (updated)

The former leader had been battling ill health for sometime and passed away over the weekend. Local politicians pay their respects.

Dave Stewart

23, January 2017·2 min read

Council leader: ‘Profound disappointment’ at failure to get all parties working together

Dave Stewart has expressed his “profound disappointment” that Labour. Lib Dem or Island Independent councillors have "not come forward" to work together.

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