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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.

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".

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'.

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

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

21, March 2025·1 min read

Councillor celebrates community effort to keep Wroxall Primary School open

A united effort has successfully kept Wroxall Primary School open for pupils, says Councillor Downer

31, July 2020·2 min read

Interactive map shows how 30 Isle of Wight council boundaries will change next May

There will be changes to 30 of the 39 Isle of Wight council boundaries and one councillor will lose their ward as it is disbanded. Details within

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

13, July 2017·1 min read

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