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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, December 2013·1 min read

Councillor calls for inquiry into Ecoisland

Following founder's death, Police announced investigation was continuing, but are delaying queries about current status.

28, November 2024·1 min read

Independent examination of draft Island Planning Strategy to begin soon

Inspectors poised to review Isle of Wight council's draft planning strategy and policies

8, January 2023·9 min read

Ian Stephens: Isle of Wight council Cabinet Member’s 2022 review and hopes for 2023

A comprehensive report from Cllr Ian Stephens of the work carried out within his Cabinet portfolio of Digital Transformation, Housing, Homelessness and Poverty, as well as his hopes for 2023

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.

13, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council cabinet member refutes bankruptcy fears amid financial challenges

Isle of Wight cabinet member denies bankruptcy likelihood, but faces significant financial challenges

11, October 2023·1 min read

Affordable housing in Newport and Ventnor a step closer with £426,000 government grant

Isle of Wight council receives Brownfield Land Release funding, paving the way for more affordable housing in Newport and Ventnor

Undercliff Drive - Volunteer road rebuild - wide shot - 23 Oct 14

12, November 2014·1 min read

No plans for Undercliff Drive work to go out to tender says council leader

Although the work is outside the Highways PFI contract, the council say they will not be putting the contract to build a temporary road for landlocked Undercliff Drive residents out to tender.

25, January 2023·3 min read

Conservative budget amendment prevented new housing development on Isle of Wight, says councillor (update 2)

Cllr Quigley says the Isle of Wight Conservative Group's "flawed budget amendment" prevented new housing development and accused them of putting politics before people's needs. The Conservatives say it was discussed and agreed with the Finance Director

12, September 2024·4 min read

Cabinet members vote to go ahead with the public consultation on school closures (update 3)

There was an hour of public questions before the consultation was voted upon

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

Motions of ‘no confidence’ in Ryde councillors defeated to huge rounds of applause (video) (updated)

All three motions of 'no confidence' against five Ryde councillors were defeated, with the Mayor adding that he was not opposed to an internal audit or inspection of processes

23, May 2023·2 min read

Embracing independence: Join the conversation on extra care housing for the over 50s

Discover the benefits and have your say on extra care housing

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