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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.

21, September 2016·2 min read

Solent Devolution: Leader deflects accusations in email ping-pong

Conservative councillor, Chris Whitehouse claims the '£30m pa for 30 years' Solent Deal is "not new or additional money". If true, the Leader of the council says it would undermine all the promises from the Government.

14, September 2016·1 min read

On: Off: On: Isle of Wight council meeting now back on next week (updated)

It was on, then off, and now back on again. The Isle of Wight council will be holding their September meeting next week. But will the motion of no confidence still be tabled?

14, September 2016·4 min read

‘Fiddling’ allegations as row over cancellation of council meeting continues

Conservative Isle of Wight councillor, Dave Stewart, says the Independent administration have been caught "playing the fiddle while Rome burns", but Leader, Jonathan Bacon claims it is "Cllr Stewart who is fiddling".

17, August 2016·4 min read

St Helens Fort Walk: Important things you should know (Update 4)

If you are planning to 'do the fort walk' this year, OnTheWight has gathered several things you should consider beforehand to makes the most of the event - including safety.

9, August 2016·3 min read

David Hoare: I was wrong on Isle of Wight crime, drug-use and unemployment – It’s Wonderful

A massive back-peddling from the Chair of Ofsted, David Hoare, as he admits what he said was wrong, replacing his insults with it's a 'wonderful part of the country'. Let's hope this gets as much national attention as the slurs did.

5, August 2016·9 min read

Ofsted chairman says Isle of Wight: inbred, poor, white ghetto (Update 8)

The Chairman of Ofsted, David Hoare, tells a conference audience that during dinner party chatter he describes Isle of Wight as "a ghetto" with "inbreeding" and a "mass of crime, drug problems, huge unemployment".

4, August 2016·1 min read

Personal benefactor saves local school crossing patrol

Town councils and a personal benefactor have stepped up to the plate to help save more school crossing patrols on the Isle of Wight.

1, August 2016·2 min read

Fight for the Wight: Platform One releases campaign single

Any proceeds from the sale of the single will go to support Platform One to deliver a community music education project, following cutbacks to the Island’s music service in the last few years.

21, July 2016·3 min read

UKIP councillor votes against motion condemning racism, xenophobia and hate crimes

At last night's full council meeting, the UKIP councillor for Wootton, Daryll Pitcher, voted against a motion condemning racism, xenophobia and hate crimes. His words were denounced by other councillors, who distanced themselves from his views.

19, July 2016·3 min read

Garnett to head new Isle of Wight Infrastructure Transport Task Force

Christopher Garnett once again offers his services free of charge, to seek out and collate the views of stakeholders, and discuss with government the infrastructure needs of the Island.

29, June 2016·1 min read

Council responds to NUT strike action

The council say they hope any disruption to pupils will be minimised and is advising schools to keep parents fully advised of any closures or partial closures.

15, June 2016·3 min read

Island Independents’ reflection on last three years at IW council and their hopes for the future

With the Isle of Wight council elections less than a year away, OnTheWight asked leaders of all the political groups for their “view on how things have been since the last election and your hopes for the next 11 months”. Here’s what Island Independents' Jonathan Bacon had to say.

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