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Michael Murwill

Cllr Michael Murwill was elected as Isle of Wight ward councillor for Brading, St Helens and Bembridge in the May 2017 council elections.

He was appointed as Cabinet member for Procurement, Projects and Forward Planning and oversaw changes at Lynnbottom Tip in 2018.

In August 2020, Cllr Murwill, left the Island Conservatives, choosing to remain in his role for the duration of the term as an Independent councillor.

Below are some of the articles in which Cllr Murwill is mentioned.

15, February 2018·2 min read

Update on council’s new recycling and waste treatment park

The Forest Road site is an important part of the council’s aim to divert 90 percent of waste away from landfill and recycle 55 percent of household waste by 2020.

2, September 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Conservative switches to Independent ahead of the May 2021 elections (updated)

Isle of Wight Conservative’s lose a councillor as one switches to become an Independent. Intriguingly, as the party gets their councillors ready for upcoming local elections, there could be current serving Cllrs that won’t be on the ballot papers too.

9, November 2017·1 min read

Look out for the festive reduce, reuse, recycle roadshow

The Reduce, Reuse, Recycling tour of supermarkets, libraries and town centres is aimed at encouraging recycling and reducing waste produced over the festive period.

8, November 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight council consider setting up company to build affordable homes

The Isle of Wight council's cabinet are considering setting up a company to "build and manage homes long-term to meet local needs".

19, June 2017·1 min read

All change for gasification plant after sub-contractor goes out of business

The gasification plant was to be refurbed as part of a 25 year, £225m waste contract with Amey. After the sub-contractor went out of business an alternative had to be found. OnTheWight has the details.

15, April 2019·2 min read

Plan ahead and be patient if using Lynnbottom tip this Easter, say Isle of Wight council

The Isle of Wight council are advising residents to plan ahead and have patience during the busiest time of the year at the dump.

15, February 2019·1 min read

Cabinet reject plea to reconsider Law Centre future

The Isle of Wight council are pushing ahead with plans to carry out a procurement process, which the Law Centre say they won't be in a position to bid for. Many fear the services they currently provide will be awarded to a mainland company such as The YOU Trust.

21, November 2017·2 min read

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