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Steve Beynon

Steve Beynon joined the Isle of Wight council as director of children’s services, but was later appointed as Chief Executive.

Despite stating that he would be retiring in 2012, the former Conservative council chose instead to make his role redundant, resulting in a large pay-out from council budgets.

He resigned from the post in February 2013.

Below are a selection of articles where Steve Beynon is mentioned.

3, February 2011·2 min read

Dave Burbage Ltd: Steve Beynon Writes To Elected Members

Lots of words that the council's Chief Exec says provides "clarification" and explains the "advantage" of Dave working for IWC this way

30, September 2015·2 min read

Dave Burbage resigns as Managing Director of the Isle of Wight council (updated)

It's not a huge surprise - he'd wanted to promote an internal officer to Chief Exec. Councillors said they'd like to look at fresh talent. Here's what we know so far.

3, June 2013·1 min read

Dave Burbage: First stage of role shifting to PAYE approved

If approved by the Cabinet, the post held by Dave Burbage will move to an employment contract with PAYE.

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.

1, February 2013·2 min read

David Pugh: ‘I wish Steve well in retirement’

Council leader on the departure of Chief Executive Steve Beynon

25, April 2014·4 min read

David Pugh: My two regrets over Cowes Enterprise College

David Pugh details his regrets with the CEC project, considering the line between where he accepts responsibility and where he doesn't.

7, February 2013·1 min read

Deputy Director of Children’s Safeguarding not present at vital Scrutiny meeting

Deputy Director missing from major meeting - most unusual we're told - and revised management structure being discussed.

14, March 2013·1 min read

Ferry companies discuss their concerns with Secretary of State for Transport

Heads of the three cross-Solent ferry companies meet Government minister to discuss their concerns.

16, October 2012·2 min read

Figures show council’s school reorganisation failing Island children. What action will they take?

Shockingly the Isle of Wight Education Authority came 150th out of 150 English local authorities for expected progress in English and Maths between KS1 and KS2 Government figures reveal. One Parent Governor Representative will ask the council leader tomorrow what is being put in place to support those Island children 'failed by the school reorganisation', to enable them to reach their true potential.

20, June 2013·1 min read

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