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Mr David Pugh

Welcome to My Website

David PughAs the elected member for Shanklin South, it is my role to represent those living within the ward on the Isle of Wight Council. I live locally myself - in the town centre.



My primary responsibility as an IW councillor is to act on behalf of the residents of Shanklin South, and the news on this website focuses on issues relevant to the town in this regard.



Aside from my local duties, I am also the Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, and Chairman of the Island Strategic Partnership - a body which brings together public, private and voluntary sector organisations from across the Island.



I was elected in June 2009 and my term of office lasts until May 2013. I am delighted and honoured that my neighbours in the town have put their faith in me to be their representative on the Island’s authority. I am working hard to provide a strong and effective voice for all of the residents of Shanklin South, on a whole range of issues.



If you live in the Shanklin South ward, please take the opportunity to contact me, in confidence, on any matter relating to council business with which you would like assistance or advice. I can be reached at home on 868614, at County Hall on 821000 or on my mobile on 07779 999808 - and by email - david.pugh@iow.gov.uk.

My News

No news at the moment. For local and Council news visit the 'Local Media' section of iwight.com

Surgery Details

Cllr Pugh does not hold regular surgeries. Residents seem to prefer contacting him directly and he then arranges to speak or meet with them at a mutually convenient time.

About Me

Name: Cllr David Pugh,
Political Group: Conservative
Electoral Division: Shanklin South
Address: 18 Spring Gardens
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 7AQ
Telephone: 01983 868614
E-Mail: david.pugh@iow.gov.uk
Mobile: 07779 999808
Biography: David, 29, was first elected to the Isle of Wight Council in May 2005, as the member for Shanklin Central. In June 2009 he was re-elected, this time as the member for Shanklin South. Since September 2007 he has served as Leader of the Council.



He was born on the Island and grew up in Newport, Lake and Shanklin. He attended local schools: Westmont, Newport CE Primary, Trinity Middle and Sandown High.



David studied politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and subsequently at the University of Southampton.



Between 2000 and 2004, David worked at Conservative Central Office in Westminster, as Head of Youth with responsibility for Conservative Future. During this time he represented the Westminster Foundation for Democracy on a number of visits to eastern Europe, leading training sessions for sister parties in developing democracies.



David returned to live on the Island full-time in 2004, however has been involved in community activities for several years and is currently a cornet player in the town band and a member of his local church. He is also a member of Shanklin Town Council.



Since joining the Council, David served as a Cabinet Secretary between May 2005 and April 2007; Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure and Communications until September 2007, and Leader since then. Since March 2008 he has been Chairman of the Island Strategic Partnership.

Meeting Attendance

The table below gives a summary of the members attendance of meetings that they are a member of, over the last 12 months.

Meeting Name Meeting Date Attended Meeting
Cabinet 19/01/2010 Attendance
Full Council 13/01/2010 Attendance
Employment Committee 18/12/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 08/12/2009 Attendance
Full Council 25/11/2009 Attendance
Island Strategic Partnership Board (2009/10) 24/11/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 17/11/2009 Attendance
Full Council 28/10/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 13/10/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 01/10/2009 Attendance
Full Council 30/09/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 01/09/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 11/08/2009 Attendance
Full Council 29/07/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 28/07/2009 Attendance
Island Strategic Partnership Board (2009/10) 14/07/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 07/07/2009 Attendance
Council (ANNUAL COUNCIL) 17/06/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 20/04/2009 Attendance
Full Council 15/04/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 31/03/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 31/03/2009 Attendance
Full Council 18/03/2009 Attendance
Island Strategic Partnership Board 03/03/2009 Attendance
Full Council 25/02/2009 Attendance
Cabinet 10/02/2009 Attendance