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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.

20, November 2014·1 min read

Solent Authority Plan just floated by Portsmouth and Southampton: IW too? (updated)

At this very early stage details are sketchy, but there's a potential the Isle of Wight council could be included in a larger authority, encompassing Portsmouth and Southampton if plans for the Solent Authority Plan goes ahead.

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.

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.

21, January 2015·1 min read

Shock: Leader of the Isle of Wight Council steps down (Update 11)

Earlier this evening (Wednesday), at the IWC Full council meeting, the current leader of the council stepped down. We've got the details of who has replaced him.

22, January 2015·1 min read

Ian Stephens to stand as Independent candidate for Isle of Wight MP

OnTheWight learns the real reason why leader of the Isle of Wight council, Ian Stephens, stood down from his role at last night's Full Council meeting.

22, January 2015·2 min read

Ian Stephens makes it official, but is unavailable for comment

Some might find it strange to choose to announce you're standing as a candidate in the General Election on a day when you're busy with meetings and not available for comment until much later in the day. Bit odd?

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?

17, February 2015·2 min read

Ian Stephens: ‘Putting the Island and its people first’

Recently former leader of the Isle of Wight council, Ian Stephens, officially launches his election campaign next week.

23, February 2015·1 min read

Live coverage of Ian Stephens’ election campaign launch

Follow the launch of Independent prospective parliamentary candidate, Ian Stephens' election campaign.

24, February 2015·1 min read

UKIP attack on former council leader over £500k blunder

Following a council officer error, when over half a million pounds was paid to a bankrupt company, the Isle of Wight council are in the process of recovering the money through the courts. The latest hearing has been adjourned until 16th March. Prospective parliamentary candidate Iain McKie shares his views on the situation.

19, March 2015·3 min read

Fuel depot concerns taken on board

Independent prospective parliamentary candidate Ian Stephens has been listening to problems the Island's only fuel depot faces and pledges to help find a solution.

26, March 2015·2 min read

Report reveals tourism industry needs stronger support in government

In his role as Chair of the LGA’s Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, Cllr Ian Stephens, adds his comment on the latest Culture, Media and Sport Committee tourism report.

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