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Ian Ward

Cllr Ian Ward was elected as Isle of Wight councillor for Sandown in May 2013.

He was elected as Chairman of the Isle of Wight council in 2013.

He served two terms in this position.

He became Executive member for Transport and infrastructure (including car parking) in January 2017.

floating bridge at night during cowes week -- allan marsh

1, August 2018·1 min read

Ian Ward wants ‘a good floating bridge service during Cowes Week’ – What about the rest of the year?

Cllr Ian Ward has just stated he wants to provide Cowes Week visitors "a good floating bridge service during the period of Cowes Week" - Somehow not realising this is somewhat of a snub to Islanders who live here all year round who dream of the same.

19, July 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight council’s new assistant CEO possibly revealed by accident

Cllr Ian Ward let slip at last night's meeting who the new assistant CEO might be. The IWC say an announcement is imminent.

12, July 2018·1 min read

Green light to pay Jay Jayasundara another £70,000 for PFI savings

As revealed by OnTheWight back in March, Jay Jayasundara has already been back on the Isle of Wight since the beginning of the year examining the Highways PFI contract he was paid handsomely to create.

22, June 2018·1 min read

‘Traitors to the British people’ Tweet now regretted says Isle of Wight Councillor

Cllr Ian Ward has landed himself in the middle of Twitter storm after responding to a Conservative MP's Tweet by saying, “Those opposing the Government are traitors to the British people”.

13, June 2018·1 min read

Floating bridge: Council finally bring back early morning and late night sailings

With the Isle of Wight Festival opening its gates on Thursday 21st June, the council are getting the Floating Bridge to run at the times the old service used to - 5am, then into the wee hours.

12, June 2018·2 min read

Project promoting lasting and beneficial effects of cycling lauded

A scheme on the Isle of Wight receives praise from other local authorities, after encouraging visitors to cycle while holidaying on the Island and continue when they get back home.

8, May 2018·1 min read

Up to £10,000 project grants on offer to boost sustainable transport

The application process for bids of up to £10,000 for creative and ground-breaking ideas to get people actively involved in “clean, green and healthy travel”.

30, March 2018·2 min read

David Pugh now heads new team at Isle of Wight Conservative Association (Updated)

Following last night's big old clear out at the Isle of Wight Conservative Association, here's what David Pugh's got to say from the top seat. OnTheWight also asks Chris Whitehouse a series of questions to see if he'll back up his talk with actions, re: exiting the Conservative fray?

14, March 2018·2 min read

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