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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.

18, November 2021·1 min read

Conservative Leader shares best wishes with council Leader for full recovery

The Leader of the Conservative group of councillors shared his best wishes with the Leader of the council, after she was taken ill at last night's meeting

20, September 2023·4 min read

Conservative takeover attempt of Isle of Wight council fails

There were equal votes for Conservative and Alliance nominations so the casting vote of the Chairman was required

17, May 2017·1 min read

Conservative-majority drops yearly leadership elections at Isle of Wight council

The Conservatives have, as one of their first acts following their landslide victory at the Isle of Wight council elections, dropped yearly Leader elections, choosing to elect one leader for four years instead.

Screen grab of the live stream of the full council meeting

24, February 2022·3 min read

Conservatives raise Gollygate at budget meeting – Chaos ensues (updated)

Following IW Conservatives raising Gollygate the public gallery erupted. Cllr Geoff Brodie emptied the public gallery after “misogyny is a hate crime” was called out, and threatened to call the Police

Illustration for crossways development of 154 dwellings

21, August 2019·1 min read

Consultation begins on East Cowes Crossways development

iWight Developments showed pre-plans for 154 dwellings, but planning application refers to 165 dwellings.

24, February 2021·1 min read

Council leader criticised for saying he was ‘pleased’ 4,500 food vouchers given to vulnerable children

Cllr Dave Stewart was asked to ‘hang your head in shame’ after saying he was ‘pleased’ about 4,500 food vouchers being given to vulnerable children. “It shows a total lack of respect to them, “ says Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox

First non-socially distanced full council meeting

22, July 2021·2 min read

Council officers to be referred to as staff in move to use language easily understood by residents

The new Leader of the council said their mission is to use language that can be easily understood by residents. Opposition councillors said it was derogatory to rename 'officers' as 'staff'

11, November 2021·1 min read

Council plea for ‘exceptional circumstances’ for reduced housing targets will be considered by Inspector, says Gov Minister

A letter from the Housing Minister (see within) explains that any request for 'exceptional circumstances' will be considered by the Inspector

Cdre Mel Robinson CBE ADC RNR, Commander of the Maritime Reserves and Councillor Lora Peacey Wilcox signing the Armed Forces Covenant last month.

13, July 2022·2 min read

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