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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.

7, May 2021·1 min read

Conservatives lose majority in 2021 Isle of Wight council election

Here's what's changed at the Isle of Wight council since the count started at 9.30am this morning

Ballot boxes at IWC count - and number 1 sign

8, May 2021·2 min read

Love numbers? You’ll L O V E this detailed look at the election results

A look at some of the statistics from the Isle of Wight council election, including margins, closest finishes and average votes

Isle of Wight - Boundary map - South and Bay (comp)

11, August 2021·4 min read

Your elected Isle of Wight councillor: Their top three priorities #4/5 – South and Bay region

Learn the top three priorities for their four year term of the person who was elected to be your Isle of Wight councillor. Today, the Southern and Bay areas

25, August 2021·4 min read

Planning Committee members go against officer’s recommendations for 149 new homes

The Isle of Wight council planning committee members went against the officer's recommendation and rejected the scheme

Mark Jeffries next to the grave that was hidden before by overgrowth

3, January 2022·1 min read

Community work in cemetery uncovers hidden grave for two young soldiers killed in action

When Mark and others set about clearing areas of the cemetery that had become overgrown, they didn't imagine they would discover hidden gravestones

6, October 2022·5 min read

What your councillor said at the meeting about the Planning Strategy

Following News OnTheWight's report last night of the outcome of the vote on the draft Island Planning Strategy, here's what your councillors said

27, February 2023·1 min read

Work on Wroxall landslip begins this week

It's the news residents in Wroxall (and those who travel through it) have been waiting for

Chillerton and Rookley Primary School and Debbie Andre

7, June 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council faces backlash for mismanaged school closure proposal (updated)

Isle of Wight council apologises for poorly communicated primary school closure plans

12, December 2023·1 min read

Bonchurch landslide: Councillor thanks emergency services for their assistance

Isle of Wight councillor for Bonchurch expresses gratitude to the emergency services

25, May 2024·1 min read

Trade Minister Greg Hands supports Joe Robertson at Isle of Wight East campaign launch

Joe Robertson unveils plans for jobs and schools in Isle of Wight East campaign

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