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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.

22, March 2013·1 min read

IW Council Chief Exec office and Chair both say Steve Beynon retiring. Beynon’s payoff says redundant. Which is it?

Even the top brass at the IWC are confused as to whether Steve Beynon is being made redundant (as they've claimed previously) or retiring (as the official invitation to his leaving party says). Find out more ...

19, March 2013·2 min read

Stuart Love’s plans to break up well-respected Coastal Management Team

Coastal specialists describe the idea to OnTheWight as "Barking mad".

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.

14, March 2013·1 min read

Ventnor Coastal Centre: IW Council refuse nomination as Community Asset

The Strategic Manager for Economy, Tourism and Events informs Ventnor town council that the Coastal Centre will not be protected for future economic and community use. There is no right of appeal.

13, March 2013·2 min read

Children’s Improvement Board a requirement of Dept for Education

The new board will new headed up by independent chair, Professor Ray Jones, who has a wealth of experience in social care.

8, March 2013·6 min read

Why is Steve Beynon being paid to leave the council? We estimate £47k

Retired Hack asks why Steve Beynon is being given a redundancy payment when he had already declared he was going to retire this year, which would have cost the Island nothing. We estimate it will cost the Island £47,000, not just £13,000 that the CP ran as their headline.

25, February 2013·7 min read

Council leader faces further questions over Riverside Centre

Cowes resident poses a series of questions to council leader David Pugh over issues surrounding the future of the Riverside Centre.

13, February 2013·1 min read

Cllr Pugh denies accusation Steve Beynon threatened action against Island MP

Council leader Cllr Pugh refuted the suggestion that Steve Beynon had threatened the MP with action if he moved into the Riverside Centre, calling it a 'false accusation'. On subsequent examination, it looks like the threats of action were against the Riverside, rather than the MP.

8, February 2013·4 min read

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