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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.

29, September 2022·1 min read

Future of Dinosaur Isle back on the table, with another consultation planned

Ideas had apparently been brought forward of how to make the area more ecologically and environmentally friendly, but also keeping it a public space

6, October 2022·5 min read

What your councillor said at the meeting about the Planning Strategy

Following News OnTheWight's report last night of the outcome of the vote on the draft Island Planning Strategy, here's what your councillors said

A ring of Children holding a ranbow sheet above their heads in a field

6, October 2022·2 min read

Call for organisations to ‘step up to prevent school holiday hunger and isolation’

Organisations interested in helping to deliver the programme in their local area next year can bid to become a recognised provider on the council’s framework

19, October 2022·2 min read

Free courses to improve your numeracy skills offered by Isle of Wight council

Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study

school desks set out in hall for examinations

20, October 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight GCSE results improved in all key measures, shows provisional data

Cllr Andre said, "I am therefore delighted to join with schools in celebrating the successes of each individual student and acknowledging their strong outcomes which are a testament to the commitment of all students and their teachers"

20, October 2022·2 min read

Multimillion-pound bid submitted for proposed new special school

If the funding is granted, the new school would significantly increase the availability of much-needed specialist provision places on the Island

27, October 2022·1 min read

Your views sought on the future needs of early years childcare on the Isle of Wight

The Council is looking for views from all parents and carers of primary aged children about how they use childcare, how this has changed over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, and how this may continue to change in the future

28, October 2022·1 min read

Calbourne homes plan on hold, awaiting more information from developer

Officers advised councillors the application could not legally be passed, as information about the development’s nitrate neutrality had not been submitted so the correct regulations could not be completed

close up of fifty pound notes spread out on surface

2, November 2022·2 min read

Grants of up to £3,000 for groups helping Isle of Wight families

Grants could be used to set up and run schemes such as parental, baby or toddler groups, teenage groups, family-based groups, mental health and welcoming sessions/hubs, peer support groups, outreach support and community-led groups and activities

22, November 2022·3 min read

Vectis Radio wins Gold (twice) at national awards ceremony

Not satisfied with picking up two Gold awards, Vectis Radio also came home with a Silver and two Bronze awards. Well done to them all

25, November 2022·1 min read

Range of school holiday activities (with lunch) for children on free school meals

The programme will be delivered on the Island by eight approved holiday scheme providers and is co-ordinated by the Isle of Wight council

29, November 2022·3 min read

Council to work with parents of pupils at Chillerton and Rookley school to find alternative placements

There are ten pupils across three year groups who will be without a teacher at the school from January, so they will be provided with free school transport to Godshill Primary instead

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