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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.

illustration of people wearing face masks with world flags on them

1, December 2020·3 min read

Understanding what a visitor from Tier 2 can do whilst on the Isle of Wight

If someone from Tier 2 is on the Isle of Wight they should be aware of the things they can or can't do. Here's a summary

10, November 2017·1 min read

Vectis Radio now live on 104.6fm

Vectis Community radio is now broadcasting on 104.6fm and can be picked up from most parts of the Island, as well as in Southampton and the New Forest area.

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"

9, July 2020·2 min read

Venture Quays will be ‘flagship’ investment opportunity say Isle of Wight council

Securing the future of the Columbine building and protecting marine manufacturing on the Isle of Wight are just some of the reasons why the IW council are seeking to seal the deal

23, January 2018·7 min read

Votes at 16: Find out what your Isle of Wight councillor said

Find out what your Isle of Wight councillor had to say about giving 16 year olds the vote when it was discussed in the council chamber last week, and see whether you agree with them.

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

27, February 2020·2 min read

Where is the £6.4m deal promised by Boris Johnson, ask Isle of Wight councillors

Throughout last night's budget meeting, opposition councillors asked where the Island Deal that Boris Johnson had promised was

social distancing keep 2m apart sticker on shop floor

4, June 2020·3 min read

White dots appearing on Newport’s pavements are just one Covid-19 measure to look for next week

There will be a bunch of new things appearing in Newport next week in anticipation of the shops re-opening

21, April 2020·5 min read

Whole of Isle of Wight could be tested for Coronavirus – a first in UK – if Dave Stewart’s pilot pitch succeeds (podcast)

Dave Stewart, IW Council leader, is pitching to the Government for the Isle of Wight to be the first area in the country to test the whole community for Covid-19 - and use a mobile App to show C19 status. OnTheWight has a podcast with him on the details

10, March 2017·4 min read

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