Latest

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.

Site visit at Shanklin. Martin Hurst, David Gaskell, Emily Gordon, Jenny Jakeways and Cllr Jonathan Bacon

16, February 2022·2 min read

Schemes to reduce risk of flooding and coastal erosion including in draft budget plans

The schemes aim to reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to more than 3,700 Island homes and businesses, vital infrastructure and more than 300 hectares of protected habitat

9, February 2022·3 min read

Gove’s £1m for Isle of Wight slammed as ‘highly unsatisfactory’ and ‘profoundly disappointing’ (updated)

Cllr Jarman told the meeting such a small amount was ‘illogical’, because the authority had provided “copious amounts of rational evidence to secure the future of the Island, but [was] being repeatedly ignored”

28, January 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight has one of the lowest rates for fly-tipping in whole of South East

Cllr Bacon says, "The council is often criticised for the limited number of prosecutions that take place, however this does not mean the system is failing"

Green Gym volunteers planting trees at Lake Cemetery

26, January 2022·2 min read

More native trees planted in public spaces with a little help from the Green Gym volunteers

Looking after (with the help of the hardworking volunteers) the many trees and woodlands that the council already owns, is a key part of its commitment to the UNESCO Biosphere

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

19, January 2022·2 min read

Have your garden waste collected from the kerbside to save you a trip to the tip

The cost works out at less than £4 per fortnight for garden waste to be collected from the kerbside and it's all composted locally on the Island

Green grass, with cows resting under shade of a tree under the blue sky and sunshine

14, January 2022·2 min read

Steering Group will oversee work to support, sustain and enhance the Isle of Wight Biosphere Reserve

Cllr Bacon says, "We’ll not only be protecting our Island for future generations, but enhancing our biosphere and doing our bit for the rest of the world"

13, January 2022·2 min read

Southern Water must ‘rebuild trust with the residents of the Isle of Wight’ says Cabinet member

Cllr Bacon says if the project is to succeed, Southern Water must rebuild trust with the residents of the Isle of Wight

13, January 2022·1 min read

Ditch the car and get on your bike: New bike stands at Fort Vic Country Park

The installation is part of improving zero carbon facilities at council sites and making cycling easier and more convenient, at the same time as encouraging more people to make trips by bicycle

12, January 2022·2 min read

Cross-Party councillors join forces to tackle litter and fly-tipping problems

Cllr Bacon says "It's annoying to see general waste bins with dog poo bags placed next to them when they can actually be put into the bin"

The Lost Duver Project - Sea Thrift by Dinosaur Isle

7, January 2022·2 min read

‘Biosphere in the Bay’ project will stretch from Culver to Ventnor

Cllr Bacon said the vision for the Biosphere in the Bay project "includes making the Culver Parade area more attractive to visitors interested in the area’s unique landscape, wildlife and history; attracting a greater share of the increasing eco-tourism sector"

23, December 2021·4 min read

Handy tips to help you reduce, reuse and recycle on the Isle of Wight this Christmas and New Year

The Isle of Wight has a 55.7 per cent recycling rate and the council thanks residents for helping make that happen. They share tips on how to increase that figure more

Free daily newsletter