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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.

27, April 2020·4 min read

Latest on Government business grants: Possible hope for those fallen through the cracks

There may be some hope for those businesses who don't fit the criteria for the Government grants but have still been impacted by the Coronavirus crisis. Cllr Dave Stewart explains

9, November 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight council open budget consultation

Cabinet members voted last night to open the consultation on draft budget proposals and some made suggestions of items that should not be included.

4, September 2018·1 min read

Floating Bridge improvements to tackle noise and vibration levels

Matting is to be fitted to the slipway and a 'shoe' will be fitted next week to the end of the ramp in an attempt to reduce noise and vibration levels.

8, September 2017·3 min read

Cllr Ward unable to answer basic questions on Floating Bridge replacement

Cllr Ian Ward, who receives an additional £7k+ a year as the Isle of Wight council Cabinet member and whose responsibilities specifically include the floating bridge, was unable to answer basic questions about the replacement service. Full details of the interview within.

Dinosaur Isle on a summer day with two people walking in front of it

21, January 2021·2 min read

Dinosaur Isle: Unrivalled tourism offer planned as part of major project, says council leader

Residents in Sandown have been waiting a long time to hear what will be happening with Dinosaur Isle and the land occupied by Brown's Golf Course and Artecology's studio

1, February 2017·2 min read

CCG’s plans to significantly cut funding will have impact on the vulnerable, say Council

The Isle of Wight council say the CCG plan to reduce its funding to support adult social care by over £3.1 million by the beginning of 2018/19.

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.

21, December 2020·2 min read

Cuts to Isle of Wight ferry services imminent says Chair of Transport Board

The Chairman of the Board says that all cross-Solent ferry operators are reviewing their scheduling. Here's what we know

26, March 2020·1 min read

Free car parking for all keyworkers delivered by Isle of Wight council

Today's announcement means they will be able to park in on street parking bays and council and NHS owned car parks without having to worry about cost or time restrictions.

28, February 2019·1 min read

Day of action focuses on impact rising temperatures have on ‘delicate ecosystems’

The unseasonable temperatures we've been experiencing in the last couple of weeks could be an indication of the impact of climate change and will certainly have an effect on hibernating animals and insects.

27, October 2023·2 min read

Undercliff Drive: Funding challenges and public opinion – The reinstatement debate returns

Isle of Wight council faces calls for decisive action over Undercliff Drive

21, February 2017·5 min read

Councillor explains why claims of re-opening Undercliff Drive are extremely premature

Former Executive member, Phil Jordan, who has an indepth knowledge of the situation on Undercliff Drive, explains why the Leader's claims of reopening the road are extremely premature.

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