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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.

20, April 2017·1 min read

Third Isle of Wight prospective parliamentary candidate throws hat into the ring

An Isle of Wight councillor has thrown their hat into the wing for the 2017 general election saying they didn’t hesitate as soon as the election was announced.

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11, April 2017·1 min read

Dave Stewart responds to second home voter encouragement: A ‘Pretend Row’

Cllrs Ian Ward and Dave Stewart give their views on the reaction to them writing to postal voters and asking Second Home owners to register to vote on the Isle of Wight.

31, March 2017·1 min read

Council Chairman jumps to the Conservatives. Cllr Perks too

Isle of Wight council chairman Charles Chapman and UKIP Ventnor publican Graham Perks have declared they'll run as Conservative candidates in the May elections.

31, March 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Conservatives will hold Green Summit if elected

Dave Stewart says the Island needs greater protection to enhance its beauty and safeguard wildlife so it can promote itself as a tourist destination while raising the quality of life for residents.

28, March 2017·6 min read

Council leader calls Indies’ ferry purchase plan a ‘red herring’ (update 2)

The council leader sets out his concerns over the Island Independent announcement that they would invest council money in a slice of Red Funnel should they get back into power in May.

28, March 2017·1 min read

People power in action: Council u-turn on Floaty McFloatface veto

The Isle of Wight council had said they would veto nominations for Floaty McFloatface in the new floating bridge naming competition. A petition calling for a u-turn gained over 1,600 signatures in just a few hours, so they have.

24, March 2017·1 min read

New studies planned on coastal erosion and flood defences

The two studies will gather information in relation to the physical and natural environments, including coastal processes, economic data and an assessment of the condition of existing defences.

22, March 2017·3 min read

Isle of Wight Council leader reveals ‘One Island One Service’ idea

Dave Stewart says the ‘Island Hub’ concept has been given support in principle by all major providers, including health, social care, the police, fire, ambulance and charities. A feasibility study will take place asap.

15, March 2017·1 min read

Council Leader meets Minister to ask for additional funding support

The Leader of the council was elected to the Solent Local Enterprise Board, met with Sajid Javid to ask for additional funding support and opened the Apprenticeship Levy event in Wootton yesterday.

10, March 2017·4 min read

Why is Conservative HQ so interested in the Isle of Wight?

Even prior to the takeover of the Isle of Wight council in January, Conservative Campaign Head Office have had a member of staff advising the new council Leader. It's believed to be unprecedented.

8, March 2017·2 min read

New opening times for waste sites could mean statutory duties are not met, say Indies (updated)

The Indies say that according to the legislation, the waste facilities should be reasonably accessible and open for the deposit of waste at all reasonable times.

7, March 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council Leader meets PM for second time: Talks IW ambitions and Brexit

Council Leader meets PM, tells her majority of Islanders pleased with her leadership on Brexit and talks of IW's future ambitions.

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