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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.

3, November 2021·1 min read

Ferry passengers ignoring ‘hand, face, space’ precautions sees introduction of travel ambassadors

The council will be working with travel ambassadors who will help people understand the message of travelling the right way and protecting the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight - Boundary map - East (comp)

10, August 2021·2 min read

Your elected Isle of Wight councillor: Their top three priorities #3/5 – East region

Learn the top three priorities for their four year term of the person who was elected to be your Isle of Wight councillor. Today, the eastern area

Isle of Wight homeless assessment hub - the grand opening

7, July 2021·2 min read

New homeless assessment hub opens on the Isle of Wight

The hub will provide somewhere, for up to six weeks, for vulnerable people to stay whilst they receive the necessary support to rebuild their lives

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

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

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

9, March 2021·17 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge: Detailed report from Scrutiny Committee

Although legal mediation put a stop to many questions even being asked, the Cowes Floating Bridge was discussed at tonight's scrutiny committee meeting. Read our detailed report

10, August 2020·4 min read

Councillors slam the cancellation of Isle of Wight council Scrutiny Committee (updated)

Chair of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee explains why he cancelled the meeting that would not normally be taking place in August

22, April 2020·7 min read

‘Islanders are not guinea pigs’: Politicians hit back at pitch to use Isle of Wight as Covid-19 testing and mobile tracking pilot (update 3)

Not everyone has reacted positively to the Isle of Wight Conservatives' pitch for the Island to be a ‘potential pilot for testing a community’ for Coronavirus. A petition has been launched

first vote of the ryde town council no confidence vote

20, January 2020·5 min read

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