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Debbie Andre

Debbie Andre was elected as Island Independent councillor for Sandown North ward in the 2017 council elections.

She was re-elected in the May 2021 elections for Sandown North as an Independent councillor. Andre then joined the Alliance Group to take power at County Hall.

She is Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education and Lifelong Skills.

Below are some of the article where Cllr Andre is mentioned.

16, December 2021·1 min read

Budget will not negatively impact ‘safeguarding of our children’ says Cllr Andre

During a discussion about the upcoming budget setting (in Feb 2022), Cllr Andre sought to reassure members that it would not impact negatively "on any safeguarding of our children”

15, December 2021·2 min read

Last chance to have your say on future of Isle of Wight primary school

With just a few days left, Cllr Andre says "it's extremely important that the people of this school community as well as the wider area have their say on these options"

13, December 2021·1 min read

‘Technical closure’ of Carisbrooke College’s sixth form provision to be considered

The proposal is a 'paper exercise' given that the sixth form has no pupils and exists on paper alone

10, December 2021·1 min read

Plans for new pre-school in Newport under consideration

Cllr Andre says that if agreed by Cabinet, this will be really good news for the school

9, December 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight Skills Plan will ‘arm a new generation of Islanders with skills needed to drive industries of tomorrow’

The plan will provide a framework for local employers and educators to help make sure training and education are matched to the skills demands of local industries and sectors

30, November 2021·4 min read

Isle of Wight council pledge support for struggling Isle of Wight families over the winter

Measures being set up to support families and individuals suffering hardship over the winter months includes community pantries and food vouchers for those in receipt of council tax benefit

25, November 2021·1 min read

‘Parents should have been consulted’ says former Cabinet member

Cllr Brading says no parents were consulted about change to October half term, and that a comprehensive consultation should have been carried out

All Saints - Proposed Three-Dimensional View

17, November 2021·2 min read

Work to begin on new £5m Isle of Wight primary school

The new school will have capacity for 210 pupils and will combine All Saints Primary, Yarmouth Primary and Little Stars Preschool

8, November 2021·1 min read

Don’t miss Isle of Wight Remembrance display that will ‘make your heart smile’

The Remembrance display "will not only make you smile, it will make your heart smile", says branch secretary of the Isle of Wight Royal Marines Association

8, November 2021·2 min read

Full steam ahead on primary school consultation

The school community, as well as the wider area, are encouraged to have their say on the options for Chillerton and Rookley Primary School

3, November 2021·1 min read

Halloween activities help bring foster families closer together

Activities like this help to bring households together and provide a sense of family fun for the dedicated foster families

pupils outside school with save our school banner

28, October 2021·2 min read

Former cabinet member hits out over decision to consult further on school closure

The former Conservative cabinet member for education, Cllr Paul Brading, believes the "lack of clarity" over the future of the village school will be causing further anxiety and uncertainty for parents and staff

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