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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.

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2, September 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight council have broken promise over Floating Bridge, say town council

East Cowes' Councillors say actions of the Isle of Wight council leadership show "a complete lack of duty of care" and slam them for breaking promises to consult, saying suspension of floating bridge will isolate the two towns.

ian ward

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.

ten pound notes

21, September 2017·3 min read

Heartfelt story of mother’s choice to feed son or take him to school is ignored

Katie from East Cowes has to decide whether she feeds her child or pays to take him to school. 19 councillors chose to ignore this story and voted against calls for the Cabinet to reconsider their decision.

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4, October 2017·1 min read

Read Isle of Wight council’s ‘Our Island, Our Vision’ corporate plan

Cabinet members will be asked to approve the Corporate Plan and recommend its approval to the full council which meets later this month.

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12, October 2017·1 min read

Dave Stewart: Lost your job at BAE or Gurit? Apply for call centre work

The leader of the Isle of Wight council this afternoon suggested that skilled workers who are set to lose their jobs at BAE Systems and Gurit should apply for jobs at the new call centre.

Dinosaur Isle

12, October 2017·2 min read

Dinosaur Isle’s future uncertain as Isle of Wight council explores options

The council are actively pitching around for 'partners' to take it over. What's unclear is why this is happening when the Friends of Dinosaur Isle have been trying to take it off the council's hands for eight years.

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18, October 2017·1 min read

Live: Isle of Wight councillors debate plan for next three years

Members of the Isle of Wight council will be considering the proposed three year Corporate Plan at the extraordinary meeting. If you can't make it along, catch up with our coverage here.

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24, October 2017·1 min read

Digital Solent Conference coming soon to the Isle of Wight

The Digital Solent Conference – which is taking place next month to help promote the Isle of Wight as a high-tech business destination - has received an endorsement from Sir Richard Branson.

floating bridge from cowes

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.

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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.

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16, November 2017·1 min read

Democratic process ‘pushed aside’ by Isle of Wight council leader

The irony of a motion calling for increased democracy being 'pushed aside' by the Conservative council leader without debate, was not lost on some at last night's full council meeting.

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27, November 2017·1 min read

Call for Isle of Wight council to raise empty homes’ council tax to 100%

Ryde councillor and Labour Party Parliamentary spokesperson on the Isle of Wight, Julian Critchley, believes this is not party political issue, but a “no-brainer” and calls on the IWC to raise council tax premium on empty homes to 100%.

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