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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.

2, January 2019·2 min read

Bus shelter may have to be scrapped or move off the Isle of Wight, says manager

The manager of the Isle of Wight Bus Shelter says that if the problem of finding a permanent location is not resolved soon, the bus would have to be sold for scrap or moved to the mainland.

12, May 2023·3 min read

Additional £2.3m to aid Isle of Wight households facing financial hardship

As we head into summer, high prices of food, energy and other essential household items continue to affect households, especially those on lowest incomes. This fund is a lifeline for local residents

The audience at Isle of Wight Festival 2019

10, February 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight council approves new terms for Isle of Wight Festival land hire

Isle of Wight Festival secures five-year land hire agreement with council, with increased fee and bond, and new green initiatives

12, November 2024·1 min read

Adult social care and children’s services weigh heavily on Island finances

Council report foresees significant financial pressures in adult social care on the Isle of Wight

man holding hand out in front with word stop written on it

22, November 2021·1 min read

Developing Camp Hill for housing ‘not a priority’, say Isle of Wight council

The former Conservative administration wanted to turn Camp Hill into a ‘garden village’, with an estimated 1,500 homes

disembarking the floating bridge - karl love

7, February 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight council leader says they ‘could have moved quicker’ over floating bridge problems

The leader of the Isle of Wight council admits they council "could have moved quicker as the facts unfolded" about the catalogue of problems with floating bridge 6.

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"

woman against dark background with tears on her cheeks - possible abuse or domestic violence

21, September 2023·2 min read

New councillor calls for Island-based domestic violence and sexual abuse support

In her first Full Council meeting, Councillor Sarah Redrup highlights the need for Island-based domestic abuse and sexual abuse support on the Isle of Wight

12, September 2014·1 min read

Cllr Bob Blezzard resigns from Island Independents

There are quite a few barbs to Bob Blezzard's resignation.

17, October 2014·1 min read

Riverside Centre transferred to trustees

During the last administration at Isle of Wight council officers instigated moves to try and take the Riverside Centre away from its current use. Today it's been transferred back to the Trust.

27, May 2021·1 min read

New Isle of Wight council deputy leader promises to ‘raise the game’

Cllr Ian Stephens is back in a leadership role as Lora Peacey Wilcox's deputy, and pledging to take the council forward in a positive manner

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

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