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Wayne Whittle

Wayne Whittle is Conservative county councillor for Ryde North East.

He was re-elected to the post in the 2013 local elections.

He became Executive member for Tourism and business development (including public realm) in January 2017.

Below are some articles featuring Wayne Whittle.

30, June 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight council part of consortium launching Innovation Network

The Innovation Network is a project supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) which looks to support small and medium sized businesses with access to innovation and technology transfer services from regional universities.

23, August 2017·2 min read

Cost to council of Red Funnel planning appeal revealed (Updated)

The Isle of Wight council reveal the monetary costs, as well as man hours of officers in relation to the Red Funnel Planning appeal.

4, September 2017·1 min read

Ryde Slide proceeds and sponsorship boost for skaters

Ryde Arena skaters, hockey players and fans presented to Wight Ice Leisure the money they raised from whizzing down the Ryde Slide earlier this year.

20, September 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight cllr calls for IWC action over Ryde Arena use

Cllr Whittle will be asking members to support his motion which addresses several issues with the use of the Arena.

21, September 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight council condemns Ryde Arena management, AEW Europe

At last night's meeting the council strongly condemned actions which have led to the ‘mothballing’ of the ice skating and community facility on Ryde seafront.

25, September 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council support welcomed by Ryde Arena campaigners

Members of the Ryde Arena Community Action Group are delighted and overwhelmed by the support of the Isle of Wight council, following last week's motion at full council.

29, September 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight council want your help shaping the future of Newport Harbour

The council say that as well as creating a destination for the Isle of Wight's County Town, the redevelopment will generate the income required to keep the harbour operating for all those who use it.

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24, October 2017·1 min read

Digital Solent Conference coming soon to the Isle of Wight

The Digital Solent Conference – which is taking place next month to help promote the Isle of Wight as a high-tech business destination - has received an endorsement from Sir Richard Branson.

1, February 2018·1 min read

Newport and Ryde retailers invited to take part in social media campaign

Newport and Ryde retailers are invited to attend two launch events to find out more about using social media alongside traditional methods of marketing themselves to potential shoppers.

7, February 2018·2 min read

Kingston Marine Park: Funding due to be agreed

The council say that infrastructure funding will help attract private sector investment – and estimates it could "eventually create around 550 long-term jobs and 20 during the construction phases".

Pancake Day 2018 Michael Lilley and Wayne Whittle

15, February 2018·1 min read

Councillors take part in Big Pancake Challenge to raise awareness of poverty

Raising awareness and money for the Isle of Wight Foodbank, this year the founder of the Annual Big Pancake Day Challenge added a bit of spice by inviting his fellow councillor to take part.

12, March 2018·1 min read

Leslies Motors loan Toyota Prius Hybrid to Isle of Wight council

Leslies Motors have loaned a Toyota Prius Hybrid to the Isle of Wight council for three months to use as they wish and help to get a better idea of how to plan for the future.

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