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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.

County Hall - isle of wight council front door

16, November 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight council appoint their new CEO – you might recognise the name (updated)

A familiar face has been appointed as the Isle of Wight council's new CEO - it's someone who has worked for the council for most of their career

Lora Peacey Wilcox

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

Geoff Brodie Jan 2017

15, November 2022·2 min read

Geoff Brodie calls for council to ‘rebuke’ leader over Floating Bridge mediation decision

Geoff Brodie says councillors were not informed about a delegated decision approved by the leader granting a senior officer authority to settle the mediation

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

23, October 2022·2 min read

Letter: Unacceptable that floating bridge settlement is to remain secret

Cllr Robertson, the leader of the Conservative group of councillors, shares his criticism of the announcement by the council that the settlement for FB6 will not be made public

girl lying on bed looking unhappy

18, October 2022·2 min read

£2.5m allocated for seven year domestic abuse services contract

A comprehensive review of domestic abuse and sexual assault services on the Isle of Wight will help to meet residents’ needs

Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire Nigel Atkinson with Councillor Lora Peacey-Wilcox and Lieutenant General James Swift

17, October 2022·1 min read

MOD Gold Award presented to Isle of Wight council leader on HMS Warrior

The Gold Award recognises the Isle of Wight council's forces-friendly credentials and support for Reservist employees

Jacob Rees-Mogg

13, October 2022·1 min read

Jacob Rees-Mogg visited Vestas on the Isle of Wight today (update 2)

The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, visited the Isle of Wight today

Wendy Perera, Lora Peacey-Wilcox and Michael Lilley with the pledge

12, October 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council pledge to support mental health of their staff

Wendy Perera said, "It's really important to me that should any member of Team IWC find themselves in need of support, that they can not only reach out for help, but that we can provide them with effective tools to support them"

Artist impression of Branstone Farm development

12, October 2022·2 min read

Residents can move into new Branstone homes by end of October, says council Leader

Leader of the council said she'd been assured by the Chief Executive of Vectis Housing that families would be able to move in at the end of October

County Hall chamber

6, October 2022·5 min read

What your councillor said at the meeting about the Planning Strategy

Following News OnTheWight's report last night of the outcome of the vote on the draft Island Planning Strategy, here's what your councillors said

Workman on house building site

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

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

Council receives Gold Award from MoD for commitment to support Armed Forces reservists or veterans

The council leader said, "The council greatly values the commitment made to this country by our veterans, reservists and their families and we will always do all we can to support them"

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