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Stuart Hutchinson

Cllr Stuart Hutchinson was elected as Isle of Wight councillor for West Wight in a by-election in November 2011 and retained his seat in the May 2013 elections.

He’s a member of the Conservative Group of Councillors.

In January 2017, he was appointed as deputy leader to Cllr Dave Stewart.

He did not sit in the 2021 elections.

Below are articles featuring Cllr Hutchinson.

21, October 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillors claimed £475,000 in allowances and expenses

The total amount claimed increased by over £13,000 in the last year. OnTheWight has the details

24, January 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight Councillors surveyed on how much time they spend on the Island. Here are the results

Questions of how much time some councillors spend on the Isle of Wight have been rumbling for months. They've all now been surveyed. Find out how your representative responded.

Looking down a spiral staircase by Robin Schreiner

22, January 2021·4 min read

Isle of Wight councillors vote to reduce the council tax support subsidy

Opposition councillor, Paul Fuller, said it was unfair and mean that IWC was focusing on trying to raise a few savings from people who can ill afford it

13, March 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight tidal energy project out of hibernation, as IWC is asked to invest another £244,000

The once controversial tidal energy project - that many people thought had shut down - appears to be coming back to life with the council deciding on whether they will invest £244,000

22, December 2017·1 min read

IWC decision to open door for two new supermarkets to be scrutinised

The decision made behind closed doors to vary an option agreement between the Isle of Wight council and SCL Ltd will be scrutinised by a council committee in January.

19, August 2020·3 min read

Job losses at Isle of Wight ferry company due to Covid-19 (update 2)

CEO of Red Funnel said this is a situation they've "tried very hard to avoid", but a review of the company resourcing will see a reduction of roles

25, October 2016·4 min read

Letter: Why we’re concerned about a possible Solent Devolution Deal

Conservative Isle of Wight councillor, Stuart Hutchinson, sets out why he (and colleagues) are concerned about the possible devolution deal with Southampton and Portsmouth.

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21, November 2018·18 min read

Live reporting: Isle of Wight council debate parking petition, changes to council tax support, Red Box Project and more

Find out what your councillor has to say about the issues being debated at the November Isle of Wight full council meeting.

Shot from outside County Hall of the entrance and flowerbeds

27, May 2021·2 min read

New Alliance Group take over Isle of Wight council’s Cabinet in post-election shake-up (Updated)

The new leader of Isle of Wight council, Lora Peacey Wilcox, has named her dream team for the council's executive

21, November 2018·1 min read

New hub for Citizens Advice and Age UK opens in County Hall

The council-run facility has combined with Citizens Advice and Age UK (Isle of Wight) to create a single streamlined hub.

1, February 2017·4 min read

New Isle of Wight Conservative-Alliance council issue their 2017-18 budget proposals

Just two weeks after taking power at County Hall the new Conservative Alliance council reveal their budget proposals for 2017-18.

7, November 2018·2 min read

New parking charges, ‘another nail in the coffin for small business’

Shop owners have also accused the Isle of Wight Council of failing to support independent shops, or having a consistent parking strategy and have vowed the ‘fight is on’.

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