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Lora Peacey-Wilcox

Lora Peacey-Wilcox has been an Isle of Wight councillor for many years. She was re-elected in May 2017 to Cowes Medina ward as an Independent.

She was vice-chairman of the Isle of Wight council between 2015-2017 and then elected as chairman for 2017-18.

In May 2021 she was re-elected and became Leader of the ruling Alliance Group — a position she held until September 2023.

Below are articles where Cllr Peacey-Wilcox is mentioned.

13, June 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight fire stations could be owned by Hampshire in combined authority plan

Concerns were raised at last night's Scrutiny Committee, after it was revealed that under the plans for a combine Fire Authority, Hampshire would own the Island's 11 fire stations.

Pen and paper, with News Year Resolutions written on it

22, December 2023·4 min read

Cabinet members share New Year’s resolutions for Isle of Wight’s future

Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet gears up to tackle 2024's pressing challenges

22, March 2018·2 min read

Plans to explore Combined Fire Authority with Hampshire approved

The Principal Policy Adviser of the LGA says there is a strong argument to delay the decision, but council Leader, Dave Stewart, said they would not be "dithering" and the 23 Conservative councillors voted through the proposal.

21, February 2011·2 min read

‘Demand Your Councillor Represent You’

Call your councillor and share your views before the full council meeting on Wednesday says one campaigner against the cuts.

16, November 2022·2 min read

Assessment of Isle of Wight pharmacy services ‘does not address the real issues concerning Islanders’ says council leader

Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox said Islanders were concerned about obtaining medication, short-notice closures and retention and recruitment of staff in pharmacies

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

13, September 2022·3 min read

Cabinet member votes against Draft Island Plan arguing housing target too high for population growth

Cllr Jarman argues that as the Isle of Wight population has only increased by 2,100 people in the last ten years that the annual target for house building should be 70 new homes, not the 479 quoted in the Island Plan

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

8, March 2022·3 min read

International Women’s Day: #BreakTheBias by calling out harassment or abuse against women and girls

The Isle of Wight Council is using International Women's Day as a chance to speak out about harassment and violence faced by women and girls

15, September 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillors debate Newport City Status, mobile average speed cameras, Climate Emergency Bill and more: Detailed report

Catch up with he debate at September's full council meeting, which includes final decision on Newport City status bid, as well as other issues

22, August 2023·1 min read

Plans to replace independent Isle of Wight council leader with Conservative leader returns

This time it is the leader of the Conservative Group of councillors who is putting the motion forward

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

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