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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.

25, January 2018·1 min read

No extra money yet, but positive meeting with Minister says Leader

There were no promises of extra money, but leader of the Isle of Wight council said it was a "very positive meeting covering a wide range of issues" and that the Island was firmly on the agenda in Whitehall.

11, January 2019·1 min read

No-deal Brexit planning to counter possible 20 mile motorway lorry park

Leader of the council say they are planning for a no-deal Brexit and the possibility that 20-mile section of motorway in Hampshire could be closed and turned into a lorry park if there are severe delays at Dover or Calais.

29, July 2020·2 min read

Noise and speed issues on Military Road affect lives of residents and damage businesses, says Isle of Wight MP

Bob Seely says he wants to know more about the road safety strategy and hear the reaction from parish councils and residents before reaching a view on the first Isle of Wight TT race to be held on the Island

full council meeting isle of wight county hall chamber

12, March 2018·1 min read

Number of Isle of Wight Councillors should remain unchanged: Official

Leader of the council said it's "absolutely right the council looked at whether there was a scope to reduce councillor numbers further".

18, June 2020·8 min read

Official: The Isle of Wight Covid-19 App and its centralised approach has been killed (update 3)

The NHS digital team will now be working with Google and Apple to develop an App that uses learning from the Isle of Wight

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?

23, February 2018·4 min read

OnTheWight get to the bottom of the £700,000 PFI savings ‘confusion’

When the Isle of Wight council Cabinet were questioned last week over a missed £700,000 saving on the PFI contract, the Cabinet member's (Ian Ward) response appeared to be contradicted by the CEO. OnTheWight has been digging to seek clarity.

19, May 2021·2 min read

Ousted Isle of Wight council leader shares list of ‘Conservatives’ achievements’ in his final report

For his final Leader's report, former councillor and leader of the Isle of Wight council Dave Stewart lists the ‘Conservatives' achievements’ over the last four years

14, April 2020·1 min read

Over £11m paid to Isle of Wight businesses from C19 emergency fund

The Isle of Wight MP urges all small and medium sized businesses on the Island to see if they are eligible. Even if you don’t think you’re entitled, it’s worth checking

21, December 2018·1 min read

People have been asking how much the floating bridge barge costs: OnTheWight has the numbers

People have been wondering how much the large work boat that stops the new Floating Bridge 6 from floating down the Medina when tides are strong has been costing. Here are the details ... and where the money to pay for it come from.

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.

25, January 2019·1 min read

Petition calls for Isle of Wight council to follow others and declare ‘climate emergency’

Councils around the country are signing up to declare a 'climate emergency' and pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030. If this petition from a concerned citizen attracts more than 2,500 signatures it can be debated in the IW council chamber. Links within.

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