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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.

14, July 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillors respond as Daryll Pitcher resigns, paving way for by-election

The change in legislation that would have removed Daryll Pitcher as a councillor has been delayed by government, says Councillor Quigley

man writing on blueprints with scale ruler in the foreground

16, June 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council demonstrates high standard in planning application decisions report reveals

Isle of Wight council's planning department excels in decision-making, inspiring confidence among Islanders, says report

Council chamber, papers on desks with pa microphones

16, May 2023·2 min read

Time for change at Isle of Wight council? Cllr Brodie’s call to scrap Cabinet and move to committee system

Cllr Brodie campaigns for a shift to a committee system at Isle of Wight council, aiming for broader political representation and enhanced local democracy

4, May 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight planning committee voting records under scrutiny amid accusations of populism

Isle of Wight Planning Committee faces scrutiny over alleged populist voting, sparking debate on transparency

13, April 2023·2 min read

More detail on why latest Pennyfeathers application was rejected

One councillor referred to the site layout as "appalling" and another was really disappointed with the proposal as "it could have been inspirational"

Carlsberg cans littering the countryside

6, April 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s Downside Recreation Ground gets a clean sweep: Litter pick event planned for next week

Newport Community Council invites public to join litter pick, collaborating with Isle of Wight council and Vectis Wombles

16, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillors to receive inflationary increase to their allowance

The Isle of Wight council has approved an inflationary increase in councillors' allowance, despite criticism from one councillor

22, February 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillor calls for additional savings to maintain critical services

Isle of Wight councillor aims to prevent cuts to stroke and fall prevention support with alternative budget

Daffodls outside County Hall by Simon Haytack

10, February 2023·2 min read

Financial challenges force Isle of Wight council to consider austerity measures

Opposition groups can propose alternative schemes and amendments on 22nd February

10, January 2023·2 min read

Community Council forced to make tough decisions for next year’s budget

Newport and Carisbrooke residents face frozen council tax, but reduced community services and no new play equipment due to budget constraints

Photo of county hall with Nick Stuart in foreground

25, November 2022·2 min read

What the results of Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet by-election mean at County Hall

The Alliance and the Conservative groups of councillors are on level pegging, so all eyes will be on Cllr Nick Stuart

Blackboard with Approved written on it, with calculator and plant next to it

24, November 2022·2 min read

Plans for at least 117 new homes in Gunville approved

Cllr Price said he had spoken to officers about a condition that ensured the homes would be exclusively for Islanders, but got interrupted by the Chair and lost his train of thought, so it wasn't included

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