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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.

13, February 2013·1 min read

Cllr Pugh denies accusation Steve Beynon threatened action against Island MP

Council leader Cllr Pugh refuted the suggestion that Steve Beynon had threatened the MP with action if he moved into the Riverside Centre, calling it a 'false accusation'. On subsequent examination, it looks like the threats of action were against the Riverside, rather than the MP.

6, December 2012·2 min read

Letter: Council trying to re-write Riverside Centre’s inclusive history

Reader Mike Starke shares some relevant information about the founding principles of the Riverside Centre, to bring able-bodied and disabled people together under one roof.

1, November 2012·2 min read

Cratus clarify their relationship with Isle of Wight projects (sort of)

We speak to the founder of Cratus to get to the bottom of their involvement with Island projects, but are left feeling perplexed.

29, October 2012·3 min read

Cllr Pugh: Treat ‘rumours’ as such, over Cratus questions

Leader of the council denies any conflict of interest working for lobbying firm that has connections to controversial projects on the Isle of Wight.

27, October 2012·2 min read

Cllr David Pugh on bottom-of-the-table GCSE results

Leader of the council, who was instrumental in the school reorganisation, gives On The Wight his response to the bottom-of-the-table GCSE results.

25, October 2012·2 min read

Councillor’s questions over Cllr Pugh’s involvement with Cratus blocked

Question to be asked at Full Council of Cllr Pugh's involvement with lobbying company Cratus - and their possible connection to Island projects - is stymied by a council officer.

20, July 2012·1 min read