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Luisa Hillard

Luisa Hillard was elected as Isle of Wight councillor for East Cowes in May 2013.

Cllr Hillard was a member of the Executive, holding the portfolio for Sustainability until resigning from the post in January 2016 due to family commitments.

26, February 2015·2 min read

Pedestrians to be charged to travel on the Cowes floating bridge

Despite the Labour amendment to scrap the proposal to charge pedestrians on the Cowes floating bridge, members (including councillors for East Cowes and Osborne & Whippingham) voted through the new charging proposal at last night's full council meeting.

19, March 2015·3 min read

Fuel depot concerns taken on board

Independent prospective parliamentary candidate Ian Stephens has been listening to problems the Island's only fuel depot faces and pledges to help find a solution.

12, March 2015·1 min read

Have your say on proposed Community Toilet Scheme

Here's your chance to share you views on the proposed Community Toilet Scheme, either as a user or a provider.

10, March 2015·2 min read

Extension of parking charges is killing local trade say Sandown businesses (updated)

The introduction of parking charges on Isle of Wight seafronts from 1st March has had a detrimental effect on the trade say Sandown businesses.

26, May 2015·1 min read

Popular path near Quarr Abbey resurfaced

More visitors to Quarr Abbey can now enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride to the monastery without need to take their cars, says Cllr Hillard

4, February 2015·2 min read

Council say they’re doing all they can to work with town and parish councils

Cllr Hillard says they are very happy to speak to representatives of local councils regarding services in their area, should they need further assistance in developing their plans.

18, February 2016·8 min read

Letter: A view of East Cowes by an Overner

It's long, but a very interesting read from Luisa Hillard, town and county councillor for East Cowes.

28, January 2016·1 min read

Surprise resignation from IW Council Executive

The Executive member says they will support the Isle of Wight council administration and remain as a county councillor.

22, December 2014·1 min read

Less waste going to landfill as Islanders’ recycle more

Residents are recycling more of their waste and sending less to landfill, according to latest government statistics.

7, August 2014·1 min read

Council wins grant to help residents travel without using petrol or diesel cars

The Executive member for Sustainability says the grant will be focused on helping residents get to school and work without using petrol or diesel cars.

25, June 2015·1 min read

New project aims to encourage kids to walk, cycle or scoot to school

More children are being encouraged to use active travel to get to and from school as part of a new scheme.

27, April 2015·1 min read

50+ volunteers collect 22 black bags of rubbish on beach

Well done to all the volunteers who took part in the East Cowes beach clean at the weekend.

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