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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.

4, March 2022·3 min read

Gollygate: Isle of Wight council leader breaks silence over claims she owned Golly dolls

The Isle of Wight Council leader said political opponents got hold of a photo taken "a long time ago" and "doctored it" leading to it being sensationalised by complicit media outlets

Special Constables walking down a residential street

28, February 2022·2 min read

Concerns over responsiveness of policing in Isle of Wight villages

Town and parish councils on the Isle of Wight have said policing levels were not good enough

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

23, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council leader explains the need to now carry a personal alarm

Cllr Lora Peacey Wilcox explained that she now has to carry a personal alarm

17, February 2022·2 min read

Gollygate: Claim and counterclaim bounce around as do claims of blackmail being reported to the police

Does she? Doesn’t she? The claim that Leader of the Isle of Wight Council has a collection of Golly dolls is made and rebuffed - now there’s talk of blackmail too

Daffodls outside County Hall by Simon Haytack

17, February 2022·1 min read

Interim Chief Executive announced ahead of John Metcalfe’s departure

The recommendation is set to be approved at next week's full council meeting

17, February 2022·2 min read

Levelling up cash from Government ‘not enough’ agrees Isle of Wight MP

The £1m cash boost was described as ‘highly unsatisfactory’ and ‘profoundly disappointing’ by the Alliance administration last week. MP says he agrees it 'was not enough'

10, February 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight councillors react to news the Chief Executive is moving on

Councillors share their reaction at news the Chief Executive will be leaving the Isle of Wight council for the top job at Cumbria County Council

Newport coroners, magistrates and crown court

3, February 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight Coroner joins voices calling for a dedicated Roads Policing Unit

The Isle of Wight Coroner joins others who say there is a need for a dedicated Roads Policing Unit on the Isle of Wight. Here's what she says

28, January 2022·2 min read

Calls for Dedicated Roads Policing Unit for the Isle of Wight

Local councillors said it seemed as though the number of road traffic incidents was "spiraling out of control" and that a specialist team on the Island is now needed more than ever

31, December 2021·3 min read

Islanders recognised in 2022 New Year Honours List

See within for details of two Islanders who have been recognised for their contribution to the Island community in the New Year Honours List

29, December 2021·3 min read

Isle of Wight council leader shares New Year message with Islanders

Leader of the Isle of Wight council shares her message for Islanders, explaining why it will be necessary to increase council tax in April

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