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Nick Stuart

Nick Stuart is the Leader of the Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats.

He is a former Engineer and Science Teacher and a Brighstone resident. Nick stood in the 2017 local elections and in the 2018 by-election for Central Wight, but missed out on the majority vote.

Below are some articles in which Nick is mentioned.

28, May 2026·3 min read

Reform UK gains most committee chair roles on Isle of Wight Council (updated)

Reform UK hold eight out of 14 committee chair roles on Isle of Wight Council

Andrew Garratt standing by road works sign

20, May 2026·1 min read

Cost of living and road works disruption top Isle of Wight Lib Dem agenda

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats form group pledging action on poverty, roads and housing

floating bridge 6 (FB6) crossing the River Medina

20, March 2026·3 min read

Multiple responses received as Isle of Wight Council tests market for new Floating Bridge

Conservative councillor, Ed Blake, says he's sick of hearing derisory comments about the Floating Bridge

26, February 2026·2 min read

Southern Water chief to visit Isle of Wight after calls from concerned Liberal Democrat councillors

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat councillors urged Southern Water's CEO to visit and address pressing local issues

5, February 2026·3 min read

New ferry plans progress as Isle of Wight Council establishes Floating Bridge working group

The council's new ferry project progresses with committed stakeholders and expert consultants involved

The economy, regeneration, transport and infrastructure committee, 22 January 2026

28, January 2026·3 min read

Public consultation supports Isle of Wight’s Transport Plan 4 despite mixed councillor views

Isle of Wight Transport Plan 4 receives strong public support despite councillor disagreements

bombed buildings in Gaza by mohammed ibrahim

4, September 2025·3 min read

Motion proposed urging council to act against alleged genocide in Gaza

Isle of Wight council to consider a significant motion regarding allegations of genocide in Palestine

councillors at the Pension committee meeting

30, July 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight pension fund investment vote on ethical standards delayed due to legal advice

Concerns over council investments related to Gaza have resulted in a postponed vote whilst legal advice is considered

french franks and former save the children shop

14, July 2025·2 min read

New guidance aims to protect the identity of Isle of Wight’s historic high streets

Isle of Wight councillors have proposed new guidance to protect historic high streets

9, July 2025·2 min read

Councillors greenlight multi-million-pound McDonald’s project (updated)

Isle of Wight Planning Committee voted to approve new McDonald's 'drive thru', against officers' recommendations

Computer generated image of solar farm at Sunny Oaks

8, July 2025·2 min read

Planning committee greenlights Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park in major decision

The Planning Committee voted to support a solar energy project

28, February 2025·3 min read

Isle of Wight Farming Conference highlights concerns over government’s controversial tax changes

Farmers express fears regarding inheritance tax reforms during discussions at the Isle of Wight Farming Conference

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