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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.

close up of fifty pound notes spread out on surface

2, December 2022·3 min read

Council invest £1.1 million to support households facing hardship between now and March 2023

The initiatives will expand on what was offered in the previous funding rounds to include support for foster carers registered with the council, unpaid carers, care leavers, and people with disabilities

5, December 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight adult learners recognised at awards ceremony

Inspiring stories of Islanders going the extra mile for their community were showcased at the awards ceremony

7, December 2022·3 min read

New programme launched to help reduce conflict within Isle of Wight families

Life is particularly challenging and stressful for families in the current financial climate and money issues often put additional pressures on the relationship and on their health

16, December 2022·1 min read

Five Isle of Wight Schools provisionally prioritised for Rebuilding Programme

Five schools on the Isle of Wight have been provisionally selected for the government's School Rebuilding Programme, potentially representing a multi-million pound investment in education on the Island

31, December 2022·5 min read

Debbie Andre: Isle of Wight council Cabinet Member’s 2022 review and hopes for 2023

"Our children are our future, we must give them a voice," says Cllr Debbie Andre, the Cabinet member for Children's Services, Education and Lifelong Skills, as she shares a roundup of the year and her hopes for the future

6, January 2023·1 min read

Be a part of the solution for vulnerable families on the Isle of Wight with a community grant

Isle of Wight Council is offering £240,000 in grants to support local initiatives helping vulnerable families with food, utilities and warmth

2, March 2023·2 min read

Government accepts multi-million pound bid for new Isle of Wight special school

Isle of Wight and Hampshire Councils' multi-million pound bid for a new special school, catering for 75 pupils, has been accepted by the UK government

3, March 2023·1 min read

80 per cent of Isle of Wight pupils get first choice secondary schools for 2023/24

1,287 applications were received on time and of those, 1,035 received their first choice for September 2023

6, March 2023·2 min read

New community pantry in Newport to provide affordable food for residents in need

A new community pantry in Newport aims to provide affordable food for residents in need, with Isle of Wight council's support through connect4communities

14, March 2023·1 min read

Limited spaces available: Book now for free Easter activities and food programme

Isle of Wight organisations are offering free and paid-for activities with nutritious meals for kids during Easter holidays - book now to avoid disappointment

17, March 2023·2 min read

Extra £12.7 million over next five years for Isle of Wight SEND Services

Today's announcement will see an additional £12.7 million invested in local SEND services over the next five years — the result of a 'safety valve' deal between the council and the Department for Education

17, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council unites to develop strategy and fight child poverty on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight council vows to reduce child poverty after a 63% increase in free school meal eligibility

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