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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.

Shot from outside County Hall of the entrance and flowerbeds

27, May 2021·2 min read

New Alliance Group take over Isle of Wight council’s Cabinet in post-election shake-up (Updated)

The new leader of Isle of Wight council, Lora Peacey Wilcox, has named her dream team for the council's executive

27, May 2021·2 min read

New Isle of Wight council leader receives over 700 congratulatory messages

Lora Peacey Wilcox says she has been overwhelmed by the level of support after being voted in as Isle of Wight council leader

2, June 2021·3 min read

Isle of Wight Conservative councillors pledge to work constructively with the leading Independent Alliance

The leader of the Island Conservatives group of councillors says he acknowledges that there are some issues which might benefit from the fresh perspective which the Alliance Group will bring

full council meeting with Geoff Brodie in the chair and clare mosdell insert

2, June 2021·4 min read

Cllr Mosdell’s ‘Roles should not be given out as sweets’ speech

Several readers have asked for a transcript of Cllr Clare Mosdell’s speech from last week’s full council meeting where spoke in favour of Cllr Steve Hastings being leader of the council, so here it is

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

17, June 2021·1 min read

Be aware of symptoms of the new Covid-19 variant, says leader

The symptoms of the Delta variant are slightly different to what we know for Covid-19 so it's important to be aware of them and get tested regularly says the leader of the council

21, June 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight members of the Armed Forces commemorated for their service

Armed Forces Day is an annual event celebrated in June to commemorate the service, past and present, of men and women serving in the British Armed Forces

Isle of Wight homeless assessment hub - the grand opening

7, July 2021·2 min read

New homeless assessment hub opens on the Isle of Wight

The hub will provide somewhere, for up to six weeks, for vulnerable people to stay whilst they receive the necessary support to rebuild their lives

20, July 2021·1 min read

Alliance group propose ‘Reintroducing democracy to the council’s constitution’ at County Hall

The 15 new proposed changes, including getting the Youth Council more involved, will be debated and voted on at Wednesday's full council meeting

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'

Ian Dore in Gulf War and at flag raising ceremony with OTW flash

23, July 2021·2 min read

New councillor and former Isle of Wight serviceman appointed as Armed Forces Champion

Cllr Dore served with Royal Corps of Signals with Operational tours including the first Gulf War and Northern Ireland and received the hugely coveted 'Soldier of the Year' award

26, July 2021·2 min read

Leader praises Pan and Barton residents for supporting new homeless shelter and recovery service

Unlike some other areas on the Island, residents in Pan and Barton did not object to the homeless shelter and recovery service in any way, said Cllr Brodie

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