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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.

10, June 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council reveal action plan support people affected by homelessness and rough sleeping

The Action Plan sets out how the Isle of Wight council will intervene earlier to prevent people from becoming homeless, support people to stay off the streets and improve long-term housing access and supply

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

27, April 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight land charge searches now free and seamless – speeding up the house-buying process

The change will mean it's easier and faster for people to make informed decisions when buying a property on the Isle of Wight

24, March 2022·2 min read

Free licenses for StaySafe App to help female workers feel safer travelling home at night

The app is available to businesses such as pubs, restaurants and shops as part of a new bid to help women feel safer

8, March 2022·3 min read

International Women’s Day: #BreakTheBias by calling out harassment or abuse against women and girls

The Isle of Wight Council is using International Women's Day as a chance to speak out about harassment and violence faced by women and girls

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"

16, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to see £1.4m of investment in coming year

Cllr Stephens said, “I want the people of the Island to realise we are not just getting building upgrades, we are also getting a more resilient service, one it deserves"

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7, February 2022·2 min read

Alliance Group pledge £29m to tackle urgent Isle of Wight housing crisis

The planned investment in affordable housing aims to make the ambition of owning a home a reality, as well as ensuring a supply of new homes for rent

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25, January 2022·2 min read

Possible legal action against Isle of Wight Council after partnership with Crossways developer ended

The relationship was terminated quietly, towards the end of 2020, by the previous Conservative administration under delegated powers

24, January 2022·2 min read

Appointment of Labour councillor to Chair of Scrutiny Committee ‘a secret plot’ by Alliance, claims Conservative leader

Conservative leader, Cllr Joe Robertson, thought that he was going to be elected as new Chairman of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee and claims there was a secret plot by the Alliance Group to appoint Labour councillor, Richard Quigley instead

20, January 2022·1 min read

Use this App to report concerns about Isle of Wight rough sleepers

The App acts as a go between, notifying the council's outreach team who offer support to those who are sleeping rough

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18, January 2022·1 min read

Go ahead given for 20 new two-bed council homes to provide housing for families most in need

The Isle of Wight council’s housing needs team have identified at least 200 Island families in urgent need of housing and at risk of homelessness. The first 20 new homes will go some way towards addressing that need

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