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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.

John Metcalfe - Now CEO of Isle of Wight council - 25 Nov 2015

25, November 2015·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council now has a new boss starting (Updated)

After a long search and selection process, the council have this evening voted in a new Chief Executive to run Isle of Wight council, effective 1st December 2015.

Bacon and Whitehouse boxing

25, January 2017·1 min read

Bacon challenges Whitehouse claim that legal agreement limits what can be said on Platt case

When challenged on if he'd drop the Jon Platt school case, Cllr Whitehouse stated a legal agreement had been entered into by Cllr Bacon with the DfE limiting what Cllr Whitehouse can say. This morning Cllr Bacon says, "there is no such ‘legal agreement’," presenting what he claims as evidence.

duver toilets closed

2, June 2016·2 min read

St Helens Duver toilets still being closed sparks anger from beach users

The parish council have agreed to take on responsibility for the public toilets over the summer, but delays with contracts and safety checks have meant the toilets have not been open for the half-term holiday.

Blackboard with peace dove chalked on it

23, January 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight Cabinet member defends timing of school place planning amid MP’s criticism

MP Seely accuses Isle of Wight councillors of delaying school place planning - Councillor Bacon refutes the claims, adding that the MP's comments are "somewhat out of touch"

Full Council - 21 Jan 2015

21, January 2015·1 min read

Shock: Leader of the Isle of Wight Council steps down (Update 11)

Earlier this evening (Wednesday), at the IWC Full council meeting, the current leader of the council stepped down. We've got the details of who has replaced him.

County Hall through the lavender

14, February 2023·1 min read

Spending to save: Isle of Wight council to reduce carbon emissions by 12%

Some of Improvements to heating and lighting would save £282,937 a year, as well as 12 per cent of the council's carbon footprint

Two people by the Tennyson Monument one reading a book the other with a tablet

30, June 2021·2 min read

Heritage Trail offers new perspective of Freshwater Bay’s cultural history

A new Heritage Trail has been devised allowing you to delve into the cultural history of Freshwater Bay

Baler fire from batteries going into landfill waste

27, April 2022·2 min read

Household battery recycling scheme starts next week

The batteries go out on the week you put your landfill rubbish out, but make sure you separate the batteries and put them in a clear sandwich bag on top of your bin or bag

Live reporting

14, October 2015·1 min read

Live coverage of the October 2015 Isle of Wight full council meeting

Follow our live coverage of the discussions and debate at the October full council meeting from the comfort of your home of office.

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

Learners at the Awards Ceremony with the Chairman, Karl Love, and Councillor Bacon

27, May 2024·2 min read

Outstanding numeracy achievements spotlighted at Isle of Wight Multiply Awards

Isle of Wight council recognises adult learners' numeracy excellence at Multiply Awards

Board table and chairs

7, December 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight Executive undergoes a reshuffle

In the lead up to the clear focus on regeneration over the coming months, the leader of the Isle of Wight council has restructured the Executive.

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