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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.

25, March 2013·3 min read

IW Council leader accuses Ventnor council of ‘hysterical scaremongering’ over break up of Coastal Management Team

Following OnTheWight's publication of a letter from the IW Association of Local Councils (IWALC) to council leader David Pugh over the restructure of the Coastal Management team, we have been copied in (along with all council members, IWALC members, the media and others) to the reply from Cllr Pugh.

22, March 2013·1 min read

Island Conservatives announce 40 candidates for local election

Island Conservatives announce their candidates standing in the 2013 local elections.

20, March 2013·1 min read

Isle of Wight has largest secondary schools in England

A question over size and attainment is being raised at tonight's full council meeting.

19, March 2013·1 min read

David Pugh approves sale of West Wight Middle to Spectrum Premier Homes Ltd

Offer of £825,000 to be accepted by the council

14, March 2013·1 min read

Ferry companies discuss their concerns with Secretary of State for Transport

Heads of the three cross-Solent ferry companies meet Government minister to discuss their concerns.

14, March 2013·1 min read

Ventnor Coastal Centre: IW Council refuse nomination as Community Asset

The Strategic Manager for Economy, Tourism and Events informs Ventnor town council that the Coastal Centre will not be protected for future economic and community use. There is no right of appeal.

8, March 2013·6 min read

Why is Steve Beynon being paid to leave the council? We estimate £47k

Retired Hack asks why Steve Beynon is being given a redundancy payment when he had already declared he was going to retire this year, which would have cost the Island nothing. We estimate it will cost the Island £47,000, not just £13,000 that the CP ran as their headline.

28, February 2013·2 min read

Council tax frozen for third year running

Council tax on the Isle of Wight will remain frozen for a third successive year.

28, February 2013·1 min read

Conservative budget proposals approved 23 to 12

Twelve councillors vote against the Conservative budgets proposals

25, February 2013·3 min read

Top role in Children’s services to be shared with Hampshire CC

A number of steps designed to strengthen child protection and education services on the Isle of Wight have been announced.

25, February 2013·7 min read

Council leader faces further questions over Riverside Centre

Cowes resident poses a series of questions to council leader David Pugh over issues surrounding the future of the Riverside Centre.

18, February 2013·3 min read

Petition calls for council leader, David Pugh, to resign

A petition set up by an East Cowes resident sets out what she calls David Pugh's failures and asks him to resign as leader of the council.

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