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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.

8, April 2015·1 min read

Find out what Independent candidate Ian Stephens has to say in his manifesto

Fracking, a rise in ferry fares and means-testing the elderly are some of the issues Ian Stephens says he opposes in his 2015 election manifesto. Read on to find out more.

14, January 2015·2 min read

Council leaders wait to hear if they’ve secured support from the Government

Leaders of the council didn't ask for more money, but instead asked for a commitment of more support from the government.

12, September 2024·4 min read

Cabinet members vote to go ahead with the public consultation on school closures (update 3)

There was an hour of public questions before the consultation was voted upon

12, September 2014·5 min read

Further accusations from Cllrs Gilbey and Priest in County Hall drama

Following the sacking of Cllr Richard Priest from the Isle of Wight council Executive this week and Cllr Jon Gilbey's subsequent claims of being dismissed from the Independent Group (a claim refuted by the leader yesterday), there is a further twist in the story today.

22, January 2015·1 min read

Would you bet at these odds on new Isle of Wight MP?

OnTheWight has been chatting to the Head of Political Odds at Ladbrokes about the election in May - Not only did he call it 'one of the most interesting contests in the country' but he's given us the low down on the odds. Have they got it right?

15, May 2019·4 min read

Isle of Wight councillors pay tribute to outgoing Chairman and welcome new one

Councillors across the chamber paid tribute to Lora Peacey-Wilcox who has finished her two year term as Chairman of the Isle of Wight council.

15, June 2022·2 min read

83.2 per cent of Islanders would not be able to afford a new build home on the open market, reveals report

A council report reveals that at the current prices and wages Islanders receive, 83.2 per cent of residents could not afford a new build home on the open market

19, May 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council reorganisation: Cabinet reshuffle announced by Leader

After the departure of two Cabinet members this week, the Leader announces a Cabinet reshuffles

11, October 2023·1 min read

Affordable housing in Newport and Ventnor a step closer with £426,000 government grant

Isle of Wight council receives Brownfield Land Release funding, paving the way for more affordable housing in Newport and Ventnor

10, September 2014·1 min read

Council leader instigates shake-up of Executive

Following rumours of an attempt to overthrow the council administration, just two days later the leader announces a restructure of the Executive.

17, December 2021·2 min read

Closer eye to be kept on Isle of Wight Council’s ‘enormous beast’ of a Website

Cllr Jarman said the project had many points of complexity and that independent evaluation would help find the right direction, before more taxpayers’ money is spent

13, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council cabinet member refutes bankruptcy fears amid financial challenges

Isle of Wight cabinet member denies bankruptcy likelihood, but faces significant financial challenges

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