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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.

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

14, July 2014·1 min read

Free Undercliff Drive residents from their ‘living hell’ says town councillor

Stewart Blackmore, suggests that Isle of Wight council officers would rather the issue of Undercliff Drive was 'kicked into the long grass', but calls on the Executive to act now and help residents.

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.

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.

6, December 2023·1 min read

Garden waste collection fees set to rise due to inflation, says Isle of Wight council

Isle of Wight council cabinet member to consider increasing Green Garden Waste service prices for 2024

Meeting Councillor Ian Stephens, Deputy leader of the Isle of Wight Council, at County Hal

1, August 2024·2 min read

German apprentices visit Isle of Wight in ongoing Coburg friendship celebrations

Isle of Wight council celebrates Coburg ties by hosting German business administration apprentices

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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

12, October 2023·1 min read

Green light for residential development at former Isle of Wight school site

Sale of a former Isle of Wight school site approved for housing development, including 37affordable homes

2, April 2014·1 min read

Have your say at bus users’ public meeting

The IW Bus Users' Group say significant changes to bus services come into place in May. This public meeting will be your chance to put your points directly to those in charge.

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"

15, September 2014·2 min read

How many times should you have to ask a question to get a straight answer? We tried 16 times with Cllr Priest

During a ten minute conversation with Cllr Richard Priest last week, we put a simple question forward, but had to end up asking it sixteen times, as we couldn't get a straight answer.

16, December 2024·2 min read

How should Isle of Wight council spend its budget? Residents invited to comment

Isle of Wight council opens public consultation for 2025/26 budget planning

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