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Richard Priest

Richard Priest was elected in the 2013 Isle of Wight council elections and joined the group of Island Independent councillors.

He was Independent executive member for Children’s services. However, he was sacked from the post by Ian Stephens in September 2014 and then left the Island Independents.

He became Executive member Adult social care and public health in January 2017 under the leadership of Conservative, Dave Stewart.

17, March 2010·1 min read

Richard Priest Collects OBE From Queen

Richard Priest collects his OBE from The Queen

22, March 2013·1 min read

Richard Priest and Jon Gilbey stand as Independent candidates in Shanklin

Richard Priest and Jon Gilbey are standing for the seats currently held by Cllr David Williams and Cllr David Pugh, both Conservatives.

26, March 2013·1 min read

Shanklin South ward: Labour steps aside citing ‘ground swell’ for Richard Priest

Labour candidate pulls out of Shanklin South saying Richard Priest is seen as the clear alternative to Cllr David Pugh.

1, May 2013·4 min read

Richard Priest: Revealing pre-election interview (Podcast)

OnTheWight grabs a chance to question the well-known Shanklin man on his thoughts about representing Shanklin and what he thinks is needed to get the Island back on its feet.

7, June 2013·1 min read

Cllr Richard Priest welcomes 5-day Ofsted inspection at IW council

New councillor says the council assistance to Island schools is 'vitally important', noting 'there are clearly strengths to build on as well as weaknesses to address'.

31, October 2013·2 min read

MP and councillors show support for new School League Table Rules

Changes to school league tables and examination re-sit arrangements have been welcomed by elected representatives on the Island.

Isle of Wight secondary schools bottom of Ofsted list

11, December 2013·2 min read

Terrible Isle of Wight secondary school performance nationally shamed (Updated)

Head of Ofsted at launch of Annual Report highlights failures to national press.

27, January 2014·1 min read

Council report an improvement in school attendance levels

In November 2013 Ofsted revealed Isle of Wight school absences were the worst in the country, so it's encouraging to see some improvement.

7, April 2014·1 min read

David Pugh on Cowes Enterprise: I’m not publicly accountable anymore

Following calls for him to return be asked questions about Cowes Enterprise College, the ex-Leader of IWC gives his reasons why he won't be taking up the offer.

Ian Ward and Richard Priest opening new children's services facilities

10, April 2014·1 min read

New facilities for social work teams on the Island

A new base for two social service teams will mean an improved environment for those needing help as well as for those providing it.

29, April 2014·5 min read

Cowes Enterprise College meeting report: Audience unenlightened by the meandering debate

As many had feared, last night's meeting at Cowes Enterprise College, about the school, was judged to have left much of the audience unenlightened by the meandering debate.

2, May 2014·1 min read

Councillor calls for Festivals to help boost financial support for Music Service

Councillor makes the suggestion that some big projects with the major Festivals on the Island could help boost funding for the Music Service.

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