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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.

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.

woman against dark background with tears on her cheeks - possible abuse or domestic violence

21, September 2023·2 min read

New councillor calls for Island-based domestic violence and sexual abuse support

In her first Full Council meeting, Councillor Sarah Redrup highlights the need for Island-based domestic abuse and sexual abuse support on the Isle of Wight

25, October 2013·4 min read

Cllr Ian Stephens’ impression of the council so far

OnTheWight has invited members from each political group or party on the Isle of Wight council to share their impressions of how the first six months of an Independent-led Isle of Wight council is working.

29, January 2019·1 min read

Rise in council tax precept on the cards for Ryde’s residents (updated)

The Ryde Town council voted to increase the town council tax precept from April at last night's meeting, with two councillors voting against.

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

25, January 2023·2 min read

Deputy Leader reveals disorganisation of IWC housing service inherited from previous Conservative Administration

Ian Stephens, Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Housing, criticises the Conservative's Housing Paper for lack of engagement and understanding of the housing situation on the Isle of Wight

21, November 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council approves enhanced support package for low-income residents

Council tax relief for struggling Isle of Wight residents; plan approved by Full Council

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

19, April 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillors sign up to ‘Councillors Against Austerity’

Following Saturday's anti-austerity march in London, eleven Isle of Wight councillors have signed up to the national ‘Councillors Against Austerity’ founding statement and ask the Government to reverse cuts to council funding

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

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?

22, January 2014·1 min read

Association of Island Independents to host Open Meeting

The meeting is your chance to meet elected Independent councillors and hear more about the Association and their plans for an Independent parliamentary candidate.

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