Lora Peacey-Wilcox

22, May 2023·1 min read

Jobs, training, and innovation: The spotlight of the Island Forum’s agenda, says Isle of Wight council leader

UK Islands unite for economic growth at Islands Forum this week on the Isle of Wight

19, May 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council reorganisation: Cabinet reshuffle announced by Leader

After the departure of two Cabinet members this week, the Leader announces a Cabinet reshuffles

county hall with chris jarman and Lora peacey wilcox

19, May 2023·1 min read

Cllr Chris Jarman removed from strategic finance role in Cabinet reshuffle

Cllr Chris Jarman is asked to leave the Isle of Wight council Cabinet

18, May 2023·1 min read

Council restructure underway at Isle of Wight council as Alliance Administration overcomes second year challenges

Isle of Wight council restructures amid financial pressures

County hall in background with photo of chris jarman and jonathan bacon

16, May 2023·1 min read

Cabinet member for Finance: Is he in, or is he out?

Claim and counterclaim are swirling around the key role of IWC Cabinet member for Finance

2, May 2023·1 min read

The power of feedback: Healthwatch Isle of Wight’s 10-year journey to improve local health and social care services

Healthwatch Isle of Wight celebrates a decade of championing public health, driven by community feedback

Walkers looking at the Needles from Headon Warren - Visit Isle of Wight

24, April 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight to host prestigious Islands Forum in May: A focus on sustainable economic growth

The council leader says, "The Islands Forum is a superb opportunity to establish the challenges for our islands, and continue my engagement with government ministers and civil servants to find the right steps to address our issues"

28, March 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council leader optimistic after productive meeting with Minister for Local Government

Isle of Wight council leadership met with Minister, Lee Rowley, to discuss securing the Island Deal, as costs to provide services exceed £10m annually compared to mainland authorities

23, March 2023·2 min read

Unclear whether 10 per cent funding uplift announced by PM is ‘new money’, says council leader

The PM announced a 10 per cent uplift in funding for the Isle of Wight council, but it's not clear whether that's new money

L-R Cllr Chris Quirk, Wendy Perera, Cllr Vanessa Churchman, Cllr Julie Jones-Evans, Cllr Claire Critchison, Yve White, Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox, Cllr Joe Lever, Cllr Ian Ward

8, March 2023·1 min read

Breaking barriers: Council boasts all-female leadership team on International Women’s Day

The council is proud to support International Women's Day and raises the Suffragette flag for gender equality

22, February 2023·1 min read

Cllr Daryll Pitcher resigns from committees, but remains as a councillor

He gave his apologies for absence at tonight's full council meeting and it was announced that he had resigned from committee positions

22, February 2023·1 min read

Calls for convicted rapist to step down from council committees and meetings

Cllr Robertson said for Cllr Pitcher to remain as chair of the Licensing Committee or to attend meetings would be "an atrocious message to women and girls across the Island"

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