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Jonathan Bacon

Jonathan Bacon was elected in 2013 as Isle of Wight Councillor for Brading, St Helens and Bembridge. He was also Executive Member for Children’s Services and Corporate Governance and later became leader of the IWC.

He stood for reelection in 2017 but failed to gain enough votes. He was then elected as an Our Island councillor for Brading & St Helens and joined the Alliance Group to take power of County Hall. He is the Cabinet Member for Environment, Heritage and Waste Management.

Below are articles that he’s featured in.

29, June 2021·2 min read

Rise in complaints of anti-social behaviour on the water sees return of marker buoys

Cllr Bacon says the mixing of powered craft among swimmers is a recipe for disaster and that the scheme could not have been achieved without the support of town and parish councils

electric bike parked by a rapeseed field

23, June 2021·2 min read

New e-bike scheme will let you borrow an e-bike for a month

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to use an e-bike, the upcoming scheme will let you borrow one for up to a month free of charge

21, June 2021·1 min read

Crackdown on Isle of Wight fly tipping, says Cabinet member

Cllr Bacon said it seems as if the Conservatives' task group was mentioned in name only, but flytipping is something he is very keen to see dealt with

Headshots of Jonathan Bacon and Debbie Andre

17, June 2021·2 min read

Cabinet members consider case of boy failed by Isle of Wight council

Cllr Bacon expressed concern about the SEND service saying that since becoming a councillor again, he's been approached by two residents in his ward raising issues not dissimilar to this

Southern Vectis bus in St James's Square

11, June 2021·1 min read

Free bus travel for some 16 to 19-year-olds launched by Isle of Wight council (updated)

Aimed at non-bus users, an objective of the scheme is to understand how younger Islanders perceive bus travel, and to encourage a new generation of regular bus users

Lora Peacey Wilcox as Cowes Mayor on cruise

3, June 2021·2 min read

Alliance Group’s detailed response to Isle of Wight Conservatives’ offer to work constructively

There are a lot of things touched on here - and to digest

28, May 2021·2 min read

‘You might think we’re a disparate group but there is so much we agree on’, says Cllr Bacon

Cllr Bacon says the Alliance Group are working together for the sake of the Island and invites Conservatives to join that journey

Shot from outside County Hall of the entrance and flowerbeds

27, May 2021·2 min read

New Alliance Group take over Isle of Wight council’s Cabinet in post-election shake-up (Updated)

The new leader of Isle of Wight council, Lora Peacey Wilcox, has named her dream team for the council's executive

Daffodls outside County Hall by Simon Haytack

26, May 2021·2 min read

New Alliance of councillors take control of Isle of Wight council

The new Leader of the Isle of Wight council, Lora Peacey Wilcox, says that from tonight the Isle of Wight council has a new political culture; one of political inclusion rather than political competition

12, May 2021·2 min read

61 per cent voted for something different to what we’ve had for last four years, say Our Island

Our Island say there was strong positive feedback voiced about the principles of localism and the importance of encouraging and representing the grass roots community voice

Ballot boxes at IWC count - and number 1 sign

8, May 2021·2 min read

Love numbers? You’ll L O V E this detailed look at the election results

A look at some of the statistics from the Isle of Wight council election, including margins, closest finishes and average votes

Bob Seely with the Island coastline in the background

8, May 2021·2 min read

MP Seely asked for comment after IW Conservatives lose their majority at council

Seely thanked now-deposed Dave Stewart for leadership and said he’ll be writing to the new councillors to ‘outline a common agenda’ he believes elected leaders of the Island should be working towards

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