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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.

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.

2, March 2021·1 min read

Cautious welcome from council leader for Isle of Wight Festival news

Council leader Dave Stewart said, "We have come too far to throw away all our hard earned efforts over the past 12 months to keep the Island safe during the Covid pandemic"

18, June 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight businesses affected by Covid-19 encouraged to apply for discretionary grant scheme

The Isle of Wight council has widened who is eligible for financial support via the local discretionary grant scheme to help businesses affected by Covid-19

27, February 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight Conservative councillors join others at national conference

Members of the Isle of Wight council Conservative administration recently joined others from around the country to meet with government ministers and discuss issues such as funding, homelessness and housing.

29, September 2020·2 min read

Floating Bridge delays ‘a totally unacceptable fiasco’ says councillor for East Cowes

Karl Love says the Isle of Wight council will have to 'bear the brunt' for the continued delays to the return of Floating Bridge 6, which will have been out of service for over a quarter of the year

15, April 2020·2 min read

‘Misguided’ campaign to light up the sky slammed by Isle of Wight Council

Residents are being urged to find other ways to show their support for the NHS

18, January 2017·1 min read

The Isle of Wight council now has a new leader

Following the resignation of Island Independent, Jonathan Bacon, earlier in the week, members of the full council tonight voted in a new leader.

19, October 2018·1 min read

Funding boost for Isle of Wight adult social care

As part of a £240 million fund being distributed to councils across the country, the Isle of Wight has qualified for a boost.

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

social distancing keep 2m apart sticker on shop floor

28, August 2020·3 min read

If you are planning to socialise this weekend, the council has got some guidance for you

The Isle of Wight council are reminding Islanders and visitors that Coronavirus has not gone away and of the importance of social distancing

full council meeting isle of wight county hall chamber

12, March 2018·1 min read

Number of Isle of Wight Councillors should remain unchanged: Official

Leader of the council said it's "absolutely right the council looked at whether there was a scope to reduce councillor numbers further".

26, October 2018·1 min read

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainability and Transformation Partnership approved by Board

Leading councillors have endorsed proposals for the reform of the health and care system across the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainability and Transformation Partnership.

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