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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.

Dave Stewart with County Hall behind him

5, January 2021·3 min read

Staying at home is only way to keep Isle of Wight safe, says council leader

The council leader said that "if our whole community was following the government's guidelines, then the number of cases would not be increasing at such a rate". He reminds residents to stay at home and avoid contact where possible

2, January 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight council leader urges Islanders to ‘do the right thing’ and avoid ‘Covid-complacency’

The council leader says that a lack of social distancing when people are out and about walking and exercising is being reported by a number of local residents

30, December 2020·5 min read

Isle of Wight moves into Tier 4 from New Year’s Eve

Details of the restrictions for Tier 4 within. Find out what you will and won't be able to do from midnight tonight

23, December 2020·4 min read

Tier 3! Isle of Wight jumps up from Tier 1

After having been one of the three places in the UK in Tier 1, it’s just been announced that the Isle of Wight has now been placed in Tier 3 from Boxing Day. Here are the details of what it means

spread of the covid-19 virus - stay at home - United Nations

22, December 2020·2 min read

Tougher Covid-19 restrictions could be introduced as early as Boxing Day, says council leader

Isle of Wight council leader says he fears the Coronavirus variant may have already reached the Island as new case rates are increasing rapidly

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

15, December 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Covid-19 vaccinations a ‘hugely positive step forward on the road to recovery’ says council leader

The Isle of Wight council reminds residents to not contact their surgeries, the vaccination service is available strictly by invitation only. You will hear from the NHS in due course

Give yourself some space illustration by United Nations

14, December 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Covid Marshalls use their ‘powers of persuasion’ to keep things in order

The Covid Marshalls have been working with police and using their 'powers of persuasion' to ensure people and businesses are following Government guidelines

11, December 2020·2 min read

Hopes for Isle of Wight to remain in Tier One

So long as Isle of Wight residents and visitors continue to do the right thing, it's hoped that the Island will remain in Tier One when the review is announced next week

Cllr Jones-Evans with pop-up shopkeepers at 30 High Street

11, December 2020·1 min read

Pop-up artisan shops in Newport bring more choice to Christmas shopping

The pop-up shops include festive decorations, children’s toys, fudge, leather handbags, wire-wrap jewellery and ceramics, all from local providers and with the majority made on the Island

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

1, December 2020·2 min read

Help for Isle of Wight vulnerable residents still available after Shielding Service closes

The National Shielding Service System (NSSS) will close today (Tuesday) to all but Tier 3 clinically extremely vulnerable residents, meaning Islanders will no longer be able to register for priority shopping delivery, but help is still on hand

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