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Geoff Brodie

Councillor Geoff Brodie has served as a councillor at the Isle of Wight council for many years.

He has gained a reputation for challenging those who have been in the ruling party of the council.

Councillor Brodie changed his surname from Lumley to Brodie in May 2017.

Councillor Brodie was elected to the Pan and Barton ward in the May 2021 Isle of Wight council elections and became part of the Alliance Group, who took power at County Hall – leaving them within a matter of months.

Among other roles, he has been Chairman of the Isle of Wight council, vice chairman of the Appeals Committee and vice chairman of the planning committee.

Below are some of the articles in which Geoff Brodie is mentioned.

31, January 2018·1 min read

Labour stalwart quits the party after 35 years (updated)

The Labour Party stalwart says he finds himself "very isolated from the local party leadership" and has left Labour after 35 years of membership.

23, January 2018·7 min read

Votes at 16: Find out what your Isle of Wight councillor said

Find out what your Isle of Wight councillor had to say about giving 16 year olds the vote when it was discussed in the council chamber last week, and see whether you agree with them.

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17, January 2018·1 min read

Catch up: Packed agenda for first Isle of Wight full council meeting of 2018

Follow the twists and turns of the first Isle of Wight full council meeting of 2018 from the comfort of your armchair or office.

12, January 2018·1 min read

‘Votes at 16’ campaign back on the agenda

Postponed from the November meeting, the motion is back on the agenda for next week's full council meeting.

10, January 2018·1 min read

Call for return of transparency at the Isle of Wight council

Cllr Brodie argues that even the Prime Minister and Cabinet are accountable to Parliament through PMQs and regular Ministerial Questions, with the media and public in attendance.

22, December 2017·1 min read

IWC decision to open door for two new supermarkets to be scrutinised

The decision made behind closed doors to vary an option agreement between the Isle of Wight council and SCL Ltd will be scrutinised by a council committee in January.

4, December 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council: Get ‘act together before someone is killed’ says councillor

Cllr Brodie says the council needs get their act together and ensure safe pedestrian access to ASDA is provided before someone is killed.

7, November 2017·1 min read

Call for Isle of Wight council to support ‘Votes at 16’ campaign

Labour councillor, Geoff Brodie, is calling on other members to support the 'Votes at 16' campaign.

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.

18, October 2017·1 min read

Newport branch of Isle of Wight Labour Party reformed

The Newport and District branch of Isle of Wight Labour Party has been reformed, with membership of over 200 in the town’s seven wards and nearly 50 in nearby villages.

4, September 2017·1 min read

Council officers used as ‘smokescreen to remove accountability’ says councillor

Labour councillor, Geoff Brodie, says he believes Scrutiny members are being "misled" over the controversial decision to fully suspend the Cowes Floating Bridge, adding that "officers are covering for a political decision".

31, July 2017·4 min read

Residents of Pan Meadows angered by 50%+ increase in service charges, claims cllr

Cllr Geoff Brodie says over 400 households on the Pan Meadows estate have been subject to a 50%+ hike in the estate service charges levied by the management company. He has been attempting to seek answers but promises of action have not been forthcoming.

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