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Jon Gilbey

Jon Gilbey was elected in the 2013 Isle of Wight council elections to represent the people of Shanklin.

He held a role as an Executive member for Highways PFI, but decided to stand down when Richard Priest was sacked from the Executive.

Jon Gilbey runs a cafe in Shanklin called Paramount Cafe.

He became Executive member for Major contracts management (PFI and Waste) in January 2017 under the leadership of Conservative, Dave Stewart.

He stood at the May 2017 council elections, but failed to keep his seat, so also lost his Executive member position too, enabling him to focus on running his cafe.

Rubbish in waste basket by dogbomb

11, November 2013·1 min read

Isle of Wight Waste contract: The five short-listed companies named

The next stage in the selection of the company to handle the Isle of Wight Waste contract arrives.

Megaphone:

17, September 2014·1 min read

Live coverage of potentially ‘fiery’ council meeting

Follow the twists and turns at what is being suggested will be a 'very fiery' meeting.

Cllr Gilbey:

29, October 2013·1 min read

Island Roads’ new winter maintenance HQ almost complete

A new winter maintenance headquarters for the Island’s winter operation is nearing completion on the outskirts of Newport.

Carrier bags:

8, November 2013·1 min read

Small Business Saturday: Free parking for Christmas shopping

Small Business Saturday is being launched on the Isle of Wight next month, with free parking in all council car parks for one day.

police officer

2, May 2019·1 min read

Anti-social behaviour blighting town, say Shanklin councillors

The Police and Crime Commissioner has been invited to visit the Bay area to meet with local people and discuss the crime and anti-social behaviour problems blighting the town.

18, September 2013·2 min read

Cabinet approve Special Purchaser status over Ventnor Coastal Centre

Negotiations can now start to secure the 25 year lease between the Isle of Wight council and the Ventnor Town Council for the continued use of the Coastal Centre at Salisbury Gardens.

Blueprints

17, October 2014·2 min read

Cllr Julia Baker-Smith voted as chair of the planning committee

The vote was incredibly close with Independent councillor, Julia Baker Smith, winning by just one vote.

Two Toothbrushes

21, August 2013·1 min read

Council carry out major review of single person council tax entitlement

Council taxpayers who claim the discount improperly place an unnecessary burden on the very real needs of some residents, says Cllr Jonathan Gilbey

Pinocchio

3, April 2014·1 min read

Councillor who lied to press is ‘the best man’ to overview IWC Finance says Leader

Rather than sacking him for lying, the councillor has been rewarded with a role overseeing Finance and PFI Contracts at the council, and labelled "the best man for the job" by the Leader.

golden road

6, March 2017·2 min read

‘Short sighted’ PFI budget saving means no ‘gold standard’ for roads

Cllr Lumley says the £200k 'saving' which could result in roads falling apart from day one after the PFI contract expires is short-sighted and "badly letting down the Island who were promised so much by Eddie Giles and his pals”.

Calendar

13, August 2013·2 min read

Cabinet defer decision on £3.65m BT rural broadband project

Many concerns were raised over the Rural Broadband Project leading to some councillors remaining unconvinced that appointing BT as preferred bidder was the right decision.

Smiley faces :

19, September 2014·1 min read

Another Island Independent leaves the Group (updated)

The news doesn't bode well for the Group of Island Independent councillors who are now done to just 16 members.

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