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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.

22, July 2021·2 min read

Action will be taken against fly tippers say Isle of Wight council

The Cabinet member in charge says 'enough is enough' and that action will be taken against fly tippers or those who litter

13, May 2016·3 min read

Agencies come together to safeguard children on the Isle of Wight

A new agreement is being signed aimed at better supporting children in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who are looked after by local authorities.

26, November 2015·2 min read

All councillors (except the Conservatives) vote to oppose TUC Bill

Most councillors argued the controversial Trade Union Bill would damage the currently-good relations between the council and officers. Conservatives councillors stuck to the Government line.

19, April 2021·3 min read

All Isle of Wight party leaders oppose village school closure, except one

Leaders of all political parties on the Isle of Wight have openly opposed the closure of Chillerton and Rookley School, apart from Dave Stewart of the Conservatives

2, February 2023·3 min read

Alliance Group defiant they will stay to fight for Islanders, as other councils hand over finances to Government

“Everyone will find something they don’t like, but we have to say it will be difficult to find any better alternatives. If you take something out of the proposals, something else has to take its place,” said the council's Cabinet member for finance

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, April 2023·1 min read

Alum Bay beach steps reopen: Timely repairs ensure Bank Holiday access

Alum Bay beach steps reopen, with timely repairs ensuring safe access for bank holiday visitors

21, October 2014·1 min read

Anti-Bullying Conference for Young People taking place for first time this week

A major event focussing on anti-bullying is being held in Newport this week, bringing together a number of schools and agencies.

24, January 2022·2 min read

Appointment of Labour councillor to Chair of Scrutiny Committee ‘a secret plot’ by Alliance, claims Conservative leader

Conservative leader, Cllr Joe Robertson, thought that he was going to be elected as new Chairman of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee and claims there was a secret plot by the Alliance Group to appoint Labour councillor, Richard Quigley instead

20, January 2014·2 min read

Are the Environment Agency and RSPB knowingly causing flooding at Morton Common? (updated)

Sandown Town Council write to the Environment Agency offering to host a meeting to discuss the regular flooding of the Eastern Yar.

21, June 2012·1 min read

Asparagus Will Bring Tourists To The Island, Says Cllr David Pugh

We love asparagus as much as the next person, but will it be enough to bring tourists to the Island, Cllr Pugh think so!

30, July 2013·1 min read

Asphalt plant: MP calls for ‘internal consultee’ comments to be made public

Andrew Turner says that people who would be affected by this development would like to read the representations made by the Highways Department – as those staff were shortly afterwards transferred into the employment of Island Roads.

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