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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.

28, July 2020·2 min read

Government launch Covid-19 ‘action cards’ in event of an outbreak

The action cards provide specific advice on the issues each type of organisation may face now lockdown restrictions have been eased

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?

16, January 2019·1 min read

Summary of Floating Bridge saga (so far!) captured in one video

The Floating Bridge saga has been so long it's really hard to remember all that's happened. This just-launched video recaps it all, also raising questions we hadn't heard before. Worth a watch. Has the 2017 words of Dave Stewart echoing throughout, 'I think it will be done a lot sooner than we think'.

11, March 2020·2 min read

‘Keep calm and carry on’ says Isle of Wight council leader in light of coronavirus outbreak

Council bosses say they have a strategy and that everything is in place. "We are ready. Nobody can say at this stage how the virus is going to progress."

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.

Pug wrapped in a blanket by Matthew Henry

5, February 2021·2 min read

Level 3 cold weather alert issued for the Isle of Wight

With severe cold weather forecast, the Isle of Wight Council is encouraging people to take special care of themselves and their friends, family and neighbours

8, November 2017·1 min read

Floating Bridge: Review findings not revealed until 2018

The review team has studied a large volume of documents and is in the process of interviewing those involved in commissioning, designing and operating the new vessel.

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

dave stewart during full council meeting

16, July 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council leader says plans for Newport Harbour have been ‘well received’

Despite there being close to 3,000 signatures on a petition to stop housing on Seaclose Park, the leader of the council said that the feedback he's had was that "Newport Harbour Masterplan has been well-received"

2, September 2020·2 min read

Island Card: Isle of Wight council launch gift card scheme as part of Island’s ‘recovery blueprint’

The Isle of Wight Council say they are looking to team up with local business associations, alongside town and parish councils, to develop pilot schemes in Newport and Ryde

15, January 2021·2 min read

Cabinet push ahead with plans to charge for parking in Gurnard

Despite strong objections and pleas from businesses and beach hut owners, the Cabinet pushed ahead with plans to introduce parking fees for Princes Esplanade in Gurnard

19, July 2017·1 min read

Floating Bridge saga included in Isle of Wight full council meeting

Meetings will now only be held every two months, and although this agenda is fairly light, questions from the public on the subject of the floating bridge are expected.

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