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Rodney Downer

Rodney Downer was elected as an independent councillor for Godshill and Wroxall in 2009. He was re-elected in 2013, 2017 and 2021.

Cllr Downer was subsequently elected as an independent councillor for Wroxall Lowtherville and Bonchurch following Boundary Commission changes in the May 2021 election.

Below are articles mentioning Cllr Downer.

dave stewart on Teams call

17, July 2020·7 min read

Conceited, vain, rude, supercilious, insulting: Isle of Wight Conservatives accused of trying to take credit for Island’s Covid-19 response

The Conservatives tried to get a Motion through Full Council - praising themselves for the whole Island’s handling of Covid-19. Unsurprisingly, there was a significant pushback. All the details are in this report, for those who really want to understand what happened

Donkey sanctuary

19, February 2020·1 min read

Call for bus shelter outside Donkey Sanctuary

As well as one of the stops being on the main road with no pavement, there is currently no shelter from the elements

clare mosdell - lac video tom stroud

2, August 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight council Cabinet scrutinised over Public Health decision

Cllr Michael Lilley said he wanted to ensure that no corners had not been cut. Cllr Mosdell had to leave the chamber to compose herself, saying she was 'cross'.

1, August 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight council buildings to be powered on 100 per renewable electricity

Leader of the council said that given a climate emergency has been declared by the IWC, "I think it is important we make changes where and when we can".

extinction rebellion outside county hall for debate

25, July 2019·3 min read

After long discussion Isle of Wight councillors vote on climate change motion

Following the meeting, the spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Green Party said what was most concerning was the poor quality of the debate in the council chamber.

CSR at St Johns Church Wroxall

22, May 2018·1 min read

New lease of life for church hall thanks to Island Roads volunteers

Volunteers from Island Roads have given a community hall a fresh lick of paint - making the room feel bigger and brighter says the hall manager in Wroxall.

coastal path

9, November 2017·2 min read

Call for Rights of Way budget to be increased

Cllr Rodney Downer is hoping that Cabinet members will recognise the importance of investing in the Isle of Wight's exceptional rights of way network, where a small investment could yield a 20-fold return.

20mph campaign

1, November 2017·1 min read

Local councillor welcomes 20mph limit in Godshill

The new 20mph speed limit has been agreed by the Isle of Wight Council following years of campaigning.

coastal path

13, July 2017·1 min read

Call for £100K investment in Isle of Wight Rights of Way

Cllr Downer has called for the £50k slashed from the Rights of Way budget to be reinstated and a further £50k added to ensure this vital service continues to support the Isle of Wight's tourist economy and health and wellbeing of residents.

austerity doesn't work

19, April 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillors sign up to ‘Councillors Against Austerity’

Following Saturday's anti-austerity march in London, eleven Isle of Wight councillors have signed up to the national ‘Councillors Against Austerity’ founding statement and ask the Government to reverse cuts to council funding

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