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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.

Ian Stephens

20, March 2014·5 min read

Ian Stephens re-elected as council Leader under a shower of cross-party praise

There was cross-party support for Ian Stephens to remain as Leader for another year, a first in our memory. He said it was humbling to hear good words about himself in the chamber and asked all members to show respect for each other as they 'move forward'.

Voting intentions after latest Hustings - 1 May 2015

1, May 2015·1 min read

Surprise party tops election poll

If you'd have asked Islanders in advance who they thought was going to come top in the poll after this week's hustings, there are not many that would have predicted this outcome.

Looking through the window of an empty property

7, March 2024·2 min read

Reviving unused homes: Isle of Wight’s strategy to boost local housing stock

Council encourages reoccupying vacant homes to combat Isle of Wight housing pressure

Ian Stephens

22, February 2018·1 min read

Refinancing PFI contract just one cost-cutting suggestion from Independent councillors

Ahead of next week's budget setting at the Isle of Wight council, Ian Stephens, Leader of the Island Independent Group, announces they will be issuing an alternative budget.

Chris Whitehouse

26, August 2014·1 min read

Newport residents unhappy with council’s ‘limited action’ flooding plan

Newport West councillor, Chris Whitehouse, says more must be done to make sure the flooding problem does not repeat itself in the near future as it threatens to do.

Three candidates

15, April 2021·4 min read

Island Independent Network announce their Isle of Wight 2021 election candidates

Six candidates who are standing on behalf of the Island Independent Network in the Isle of Wight and town and parish council elections

Board table and chairs

7, December 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight Executive undergoes a reshuffle

In the lead up to the clear focus on regeneration over the coming months, the leader of the Isle of Wight council has restructured the Executive.

Polling station sign with blue sky in background

28, April 2021·4 min read

IW Conservatives are trying to frame the upcoming election as generally them vs Labour. Is that accurate? (updated)

In 28 of the 39 wards, the Conservatives say the only choice in the election is them versus Labour. The leaders of other parties have this to say about that claim

Gordon Kendall

4, January 2017·1 min read

New man to oversee PFI contract

Cllr Ian Stephens has stepped down from the Isle of Wight council executive. His replacement returns to the Executive after resigning back in 2015.

6, March 2023·2 min read

New community pantry in Newport to provide affordable food for residents in need

A new community pantry in Newport aims to provide affordable food for residents in need, with Isle of Wight council's support through connect4communities

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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.

Sunday Politics Show - Ian Stephens

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?

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