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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.

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8, December 2016·2 min read

Bacon calls nonsense on accusations of ‘cover up’

Conservatives rushed to accuse the Independent leadership of trying to cover things up, when he says the Executive reshuffle had been planned for sometime, but brought forward due to Cllr Jordan's circumstances.

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.

Wall Lizard and flowers

11, March 2022·3 min read

Banning the use of Glyphosate weed killer is not a binary issue, say Cabinet member

When you understand the full picture, it's not quite as simple as just demanding the Council ban the use of Glyphosate, but there is hope for the Ventnor Wall Lizards

Portrait of Jonathan Bacon - Nov 2020

2, April 2021·1 min read

Before demolishing County Hall, restructure IW Council for 21st Century, say Our Island

Jonathan Bacon from Our Island says "We need to get our local economy functioning first and only then look at the housing"

High court

2, July 2021·3 min read

Bembridge Harbour Trust launch a second legal challenge in the High Court

The second judicial review is aimed at the Statutory Harbour Authority. Details within

Harbour Farm gate covered with barbed wire

4, February 2024·4 min read

Bembridge residents rally for public access to neglected Harbour Farm site (updated)

Bembridge demonstrators advocate for Harbour Farm transformation to accessible nature spot

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20, October 2014·1 min read

Bids open for youth money in Sandown

A lack of acceptable bids for youth provision in Sandown means there is now a chance to have a slice of £15,500 grant funding.

School chairs on desk

10, July 2024·5 min read

Birth rate drop prompts Isle of Wight council to rework school place planning

Unless changes are made now, by 2027 there will be more than 3,000 unfilled school places, say IW council

brading public meeting about school closure

20, September 2024·3 min read

Brading residents unite to oppose CE Primary School closure (updated)

Community members rally at St Mary’s Church to protest Brading school closure

Pupils at Broadlea Primary School in Lake, enjoying the new book corner

18, March 2024·2 min read

Broadlea Primary School unveils £670k upgrade with revamped facilities

Broadlea Primary School celebrates new facilities from £670k Isle of Wight investment

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11, September 2013·4 min read

BT will be held to account on rural broadband contract says Cabinet

Cabinet members say that BT will be held to account if they do not deliver on the contractual arrangements for Next Generation Access rural broadband.

Jonathan Bacon

23, November 2023·2 min read

Cabinet member commits to transparent discussions on potential Isle of Wight primary school closures

Councillor Bacon sets out the timeline for events, as the council addresses the ongoing issue of too many school places and not enough pupils

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