The Isle of Wight connection to the Marble Arch Mound controversy
There’s an Isle of Wight connection to the Marble Arch Mound controversy that’s been all over the national news
Stuart Love
Stuart Love worked at the Isle of Wight council in various Planning-related roles between from November 2006 and 2013.
When he left on 29th November 2013, he was Director of Economy and Environment. He briefly went to work at Southampton City Council as ‘Director of Place’.
Stuart quickly moved on to Westminster City council to take up the role of Executive Director for City Management and Communities. Prior to being on the Isle of Wight, Stuart was at Westminster between 2003-6.
Stuart is now CEO of Westminster City Council.
Below are some of the articles we’ve written that feature Mr Love.
The IWC Cabinet member who misled and then lied to the press
This is an extraordinary tale of deception, centred on one of the most senior members of the Independent administration.
Two Island institutions criticised at David Green’s inquest
David Green's family wept in court as the Coroner presented the outcome of the investigation, which found no criminal offences had been committed. Police discovered the Government grant, that sparked the investigation, had been used to pay off the company's debts.
Vacancy created by Stuart Love’s departure considered in Root and Branch review
The council confirm that no date has been agreed for Stuart Love's departure and that the vacancy created will be considered as part of the Root and Branch review.
Stuart Love moving to Southampton City Council
The Strategic Director will be leaving the Isle of Wight council after seven years on the Island.
Ecoisland being referred to the Police by IW Council (Update 2)
The Isle of Wight council refer Ecoisland to the Police for investigation, as they are concerned about Government funding that IWC passed to Eco Island.
Councillor calls for detail of staff payouts to be made public
Councillor says, "It is unthinkable that Councillors do not know the level of payments which they are in effect being asked to sanction."
New builder now needed to finish Cowes Enterprise College Project
The much-troubled school building now has another problem with deal with - finding a company to finish the project.
Isle of Wight Rural broadband: Split Cabinet vote recommends BT to be selected as ‘Preferred bidder’ (Updated)
After deferring the decision, to consider other options, at their last meeting, IWC Cabinet followed council Officer recommendations.
Cowes Enterprise College: Governing Body, Trust and council respond to Pihl bankruptcy news
The council say the news will have no impact on Cowes Enterprise College moving into the new building from 9th September.
Cabinet defer decision on £3.65m BT rural broadband project
Many concerns were raised over the Rural Broadband Project leading to some councillors remaining unconvinced that appointing BT as preferred bidder was the right decision.
Scrutiny Committee comfortable with £3m+ Rural Broadband plans
Council officers and the Cabinet member responsible were questioned by the Scrutiny Committee last week over the proposed £3m+ council investment in BT's Rural Broadband project.