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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.

19, October 2020·3 min read

Ventnor councillors exasperated by lack of support from Isle of Wight Council: ‘We’re banging our heads against a brick wall,’ says Mayor

Ventnor Town Councillors say they believe the town is very low in the Isle of Wight council's priorities, with one councillor saying, "the town is being treated as the poor relation by the local authority"

children on the grass eating a bag of crisps and drawing pictures

26, October 2020·4 min read

Isle of Wight council finally unveil their response to supporting children on free school meals during half term

As the Isle of Wight community rally round to help feed children on free school meals this week, the Isle of Wight council share their plans

30, October 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight councillors make mystery trip to see Floating Bridge 5, now sold and in Gosport

The trip to see the old Floating Bridge, that the council sold three years ago, was organised so councillors could determine the condition of the vessel

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

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

3, November 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight council support for vulnerable people during lockdown #2: The details

The Isle of Wight council's helpline remains open for anyone that needs additional support and will revert back to a seven day service. Full details within

6, November 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council leader defends social distancing during FB5 visit

Since the pictures emerged, the group has been criticised for apparently not sticking to Covid-19 guidelines — such as the Rule of Six, wearing face masks and socially distancing

9, November 2020·3 min read

Government cash announced to help families with food costs and bills during second wave of Coronavirus pandemic

The scheme is designed to complement the Free School Meals programme, following the campaign from footballer Marcus Rashford. Details within

10, November 2020·3 min read

Vulnerable Isle of Wight residents urged to take extra care during lockdown

Isle of Wight council seeks to reassure Islanders that help is on hand for anyone who is adversely impacted by Coronavirus. Details within

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

10, November 2020·2 min read

‘Government intervention’ may be necessary says Isle of Wight council leader over ferry suspension

Dave Stewart says decisions on services rest with the private ferry companies, but that he'll work with the MP and Dept for Transport to impress on them that it may be necessary to arrange government intervention

Floating Bridge and suspended sign at East Cowes

11, November 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council accused of ‘institutional blindness’ over the Floating Bridge fiasco

Cllr Karl Love said there is 'institutional blindness' as far as the Floating Bridge is concerned — the belief that the problems can be fixed no matter what. Details within

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