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David Pugh

David Pugh became Leader of the Isle of Wight council in 2007, but lost his seat in the county election of 2013.

March 2018 David Pugh became Chairman of the Isle of Wight Conservative Association.

Below you’ll find the articles that we’ve published about him.

30, March 2018·2 min read

David Pugh now heads new team at Isle of Wight Conservative Association (Updated)

Following last night's big old clear out at the Isle of Wight Conservative Association, here's what David Pugh's got to say from the top seat. OnTheWight also asks Chris Whitehouse a series of questions to see if he'll back up his talk with actions, re: exiting the Conservative fray?

7, April 2014·1 min read

David Pugh on Cowes Enterprise: I’m not publicly accountable anymore

Following calls for him to return be asked questions about Cowes Enterprise College, the ex-Leader of IWC gives his reasons why he won't be taking up the offer.

7, May 2013·1 min read

David Pugh resigns from Shanklin Town Council

Former IW council leader decides to relinquish the town council seat he was voted into last week.

29, June 2009·1 min read

David Pugh Takes A Goodleaf Out of Their Book

Goodleaf Tree Climbing launch new climb in Appley Park.

2, July 2009·1 min read

David Pugh Talks On Environmental Leadership: Reception Varies

David Pugh was speaking about environmental leadership yesterday.

29, March 2023·3 min read

David Pugh talks to News OnTheWight about why he’s stepping away from Isle of Wight politics

It was an interesting chat

Political Scrapbook - David Pugh Trailer -:

18, December 2014·2 min read

David Pugh: ‘Overheard discussing sensitive party matters’ on packed train claims report

A general rule in life is, if you don't want others to know, don't discuss it in public. Certainly don't do it loudly on a busy train heading back to where you live.

25, April 2014·4 min read

David Pugh: My two regrets over Cowes Enterprise College

David Pugh details his regrets with the CEC project, considering the line between where he accepts responsibility and where he doesn't.

6, December 2013·1 min read

David Pugh’s Wikipedia page: Who has been sanitising it?

Over time, all of the things that have occurred in David's political life have, gradually, been erased from his Wikipedia page. Who could have done that? OnTheWight ask him if it was him.

17, April 2013·1 min read

Election hustings planned for Shanklin: Pugh declines to take part (updated)

This could be one of the most interesting hustings on the Island as Richard Priest contests David Pugh for the Shanklin South seat.

Shanklin town council's Falcon Cross hall

23, May 2013·1 min read

Election possible for David Pugh’s resigned Shanklin TC seat

With a seat on Shanklin Town Council available after ex-IW council leader David Pugh's resignation, Geoff Clynch's agent forces election after claims from his agent of frustration over co-option attempts. Nominations papers are now open.

15, April 2013·1 min read

Fate of Coastal Management Team hangs in balance

Internal council papers that OnTheWight has seen revealed that the decision on the fate of the world-renowned team will be made public this week. Many fear it will be disbanded.

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