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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.

Dave Stewart

24, October 2016·1 min read

Solent Devolution: Executive does not have a mandate say Conservative councillors

The Isle of Wight Conservative councillors, who appear to be in favour of devolution, but would prefer talks to escalate with Hampshire rather than Southampton and Portsmouth, urge the Executive to take note of the recommendation made by 17 members at last week's full council.

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.

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

20, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s public footpaths and bridleways get a £38,500 makeover

Isle of Wight council's Rights of Way team repairs over 1,600 metres of public footpaths and bridleways, thanks to a £38,500 grant-funded scheme

Wait sign

21, December 2016·1 min read

Solent Devolution Deal ‘left in the in-tray’ for ‘foreseeable future’

Sounds like plans for the Solent Devolution deal are not going to be forthcoming from the Government in the immediate future.

Jacob Rees-Mogg

13, October 2022·1 min read

Jacob Rees-Mogg visited Vestas on the Isle of Wight today (update 2)

The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, visited the Isle of Wight today

head in hands

14, January 2016·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council in ‘government imposed financial crisis’ says leader

Council leader Jonathan Bacon says the approach of the Government with their cuts to funding is "effectively putting at risk the future viability of the Isle of Wight Council" who may have to make future legal challenges.

County Hall:

2, February 2015·3 min read

Council announce their budget plans for coming years

The emphasis on this budget is for the council to protect the vital services and look to town and parish councils or others to support other non statutory public services.

Freshwater Bay

20, July 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight council champions ocean recovery in battle against climate change

Isle of Wight council has urgently declared support for major ocean recovery

British notes and coins, money cash

22, November 2024·2 min read

No relief for Isle of Wight students as bus fares set to rise in 2025

As the fare cap is due to rise to £3 in January, students call for more subsidies

arreton drilling ukog

29, July 2020·1 min read

Environment Agency and Isle of Wight AONB: No objection to oil drilling application (updated)

Environment Agency and AONB planning officer have submitted their comments on the application for an exploratory oil well pad on the Isle of Wight

Bacon and Stubbings

16, January 2017·4 min read

Isle of Wight council leader and deputy resign

The Leader and deputy leader of Isle of Wight council have resigned. Here are their words in full.

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