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Steve Hastings

Cllr Steve Hastings was the Conservative Isle of Wight councillor for Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet.

He was elected as Conservative Isle of Wight councillor for Central Wight in the January 2018 by-election following the resignation of Bob Seely, who became Isle of Wight MP in June 2017.

Steve Hastings resigned from his Baffins (Portsmouth) seat in December 2017, where he served as a Conservative councillor. He had been a member of the Conservative Party for 30 years, then defected to UKIP in 2014. He then switched back to the Conservatives in May 2015.

He also ran unsuccessfully as a Conservative candidate for Newport Central ward in May 2017.

In October 2022 Steve Hastings resigned from the council and left the Conservative Party, stating that he’d “become disillusioned by politics and politicians”.

Below are articles mentioning Steve Hastings.

dave stewart and steve hastings

26, January 2018·4 min read

Conservatives gain Central Wight but vote halves. Lib Dem surprise second place (update 3)

Despite the fervent canvassing, there was a drop in votes cast for the Central Wight by-election. OnTheWight has the results.

yellow lines

31, August 2018·2 min read

Scrutiny call for Cllr Ward to reconsider double yellow line delegated decision

Isle of Wight council scrutiny committee voted last night to call on Cllr Ian Ward to reconsider his delegated decision to impose double yellow lines on Hope Road, Ryde.

wildflower verge

4, February 2019·1 min read

Grass verges could only be cut twice a year in money saving plans

The councillors involved with the proposal say reducing the number of times grass verges are cut each year - from seven to two - could save money and boost the Island’s ecosystem.

climate emergency banner by chris jones of chemical garden

2, May 2019·2 min read

Cross-party call for Isle of Wight council to declare a Climate Emergency and reduce carbon emissions

A motion led by Green councillor, Michael Lilley - to be seconded by Conservative councillor - is calling on the Isle of Wight council to commit to urgent action to reduce carbon emissions on the Island.

Stop halt sign:

3, September 2019·2 min read

Opposing Government over housing targets a ‘waste of time’, says Cabinet member

Even though several Isle of Wight Conservative councillors said they would oppose the housing targets set by Government, Cllr Brodie reports that Barry Abraham said it would be a 'waste of time'.

3, January 2020·2 min read

West Wight Schools: Funding for Freshwater site not yet secured, but decision on closure imminent

The Isle of Wight council cabinet say the All Saints' school site would be subject to a multi-million-pound investment, but it has not been secured yet

recycle reduce reuse grafitti

15, January 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight sees improvement in recycling rates: Islanders thanked

With the national recycling average at 45.1%, the Island is at least ten percentage points ahead, taking it closer to England's top ten list

Refuse lorry

25, March 2020·2 min read

Kerbside waste collections continue, but please recycle say Isle of Wight council

Waste collection crews continue to work on the frontline of this health crisis, potentially putting their own safety at risk to provide this essential and much-valued council service

lynnbottom recycling centre

6, May 2020·2 min read

New booking system in place for reopening of Isle of Wight rubbish tips

As well as needing to book a slot in advance to visit the two Isle of Wight rubbish tips, there are restrictions on what you can dispose of during this lockdown period

Broken coathanger and plug

14, May 2020·2 min read

Resident turns up at Isle of Wight tip with single coat hanger and broken charger (update 2)

The council say this is not an isolated incident and residents are reminded to make essential journeys only to dispose of items that are "too dangerous to be stored at home"

recycle reduce reuse grafitti

9, July 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council shortlisted for two household recycling awards

The shortlist for two awards is testament to the hard work of officers, Amey and residents and visitors, says the Strategic Manager for Waste and Environment

Trees outside County Hall

4, August 2020·1 min read

Changes to Isle of Wight council cabinet announced

Changes have been announced by Isle of Wight council leader, as one cabinet member steps down and another takes on a different role

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