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Ian Stephens

Ian Stephens was elected as Leader of the Isle of Wight Council in May 2013.

He was re-elected in May 2014, following the introduction of a change to the usual four-year term for Leaders.

He stepped down as Leader in January 2015 and stood as an Independent prospective parliamentary candidate in the General Election, where he received 3,198 votes (losing his deposit).

He stepped down as Executive member for major contract management and car parking in January 2017.

1, March 2022·2 min read

Have your say on Isle of Wight Council plans to prevent and relieve homelessness

"Your views really matter," says Cllr Stephens, adding, "By taking part in this consultation you can help to inform us of potential changes that may be required to ensure we are able to combat homelessness and rough sleeping well into the future"

19, September 2014·1 min read

Another Island Independent leaves the Group (updated)

The news doesn't bode well for the Group of Island Independent councillors who are now done to just 16 members.

22, June 2022·2 min read

Dedicated Director of Housing to help tackle issues of homelessness and rough sleeping

A new action plan, including the introduction of a dedicated Director of Housing, has been designed to give a ‘better life’ to Islanders facing homelessness

17, May 2022·2 min read

42 Isle of Wight families in emergency accommodation following immediate risk of homelessness

According to government figures, 121 homes on the Island have been empty for more than two years, with 449 homes empty for more than six months

7, February 2014·1 min read

Council Tax rise under discussion

The deputy leader said he'd welcome members bringing the issue of a possible council tax rise to the budget meeting on 26th February.

8, November 2017·1 min read

All change for Island Independent group leadership

As the Leader's role is an unpaid position, this working-age mum was finding it difficult to juggle competing priorities in order to provide for her children and serve her community.

21, November 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council approves enhanced support package for low-income residents

Council tax relief for struggling Isle of Wight residents; plan approved by Full Council

Isle of Wight homeless assessment hub - the grand opening

7, July 2021·2 min read

New homeless assessment hub opens on the Isle of Wight

The hub will provide somewhere, for up to six weeks, for vulnerable people to stay whilst they receive the necessary support to rebuild their lives

15, January 2015·1 min read

Some councils could be asked to take on running costs of libraries

Changes to the library service are part of a number of possible 'savings options' outlined in the budget strategy that could see some local councils taking on the running costs of local libraries in exchange for community use of the buildings.

Tracey Wagstaff, Dottie Rose and Toby receive the keys to their new home on Branstone Farm

4, November 2022·3 min read

First residents move into award-winning Branstone Farm development

Jointly developed by the Isle of Wight Council and Vectis Housing Association, each of the 42 affordable homes has been built to a high specification for energy efficiency to help reduce energy use

19, April 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillors sign up to ‘Councillors Against Austerity’

Following Saturday's anti-austerity march in London, eleven Isle of Wight councillors have signed up to the national ‘Councillors Against Austerity’ founding statement and ask the Government to reverse cuts to council funding

5, November 2021·3 min read

Isle of Wight council issue firework safety message

Residents are encouraged to attend organised events, but if holding your own, 'please make safety your biggest concern,' they say

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