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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.

Photos from filming for election videos with candidates sitting in front of camera

4, May 2021·2 min read

Watch: Isle of Wight 2021 election candidates filmed by media students

Students from Isle of Wight College and Platform One gain valuable experience filming and editing these short videos of 2021 council election candidates

30, April 2021·2 min read

Candidates pledge to form a disciplined, diverse and organised coalition to rule County Hall

Candidates from across the Island and across the political spectrum pledge to work together to form a coalition following next week's council elections

Polling station sign with blue sky in background

28, April 2021·4 min read

IW Conservatives are trying to frame the upcoming election as generally them vs Labour. Is that accurate? (updated)

In 28 of the 39 wards, the Conservatives say the only choice in the election is them versus Labour. The leaders of other parties have this to say about that claim

19, April 2021·3 min read

All Isle of Wight party leaders oppose village school closure, except one

Leaders of all political parties on the Isle of Wight have openly opposed the closure of Chillerton and Rookley School, apart from Dave Stewart of the Conservatives

9, March 2021·17 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge: Detailed report from Scrutiny Committee

Although legal mediation put a stop to many questions even being asked, the Cowes Floating Bridge was discussed at tonight's scrutiny committee meeting. Read our detailed report

26, February 2021·1 min read

Hope on the horizon for abandoned Sandown eyesore as sale goes through

It’s emerged the freehold for the derelict site of The Ocean Hotel and King’s House in Sandown has finally been sold. A step forward, but other matters could delay

25, February 2021·3 min read

Alternative budgets fail to gain enough votes as majority of Conservatives vote against them (updated)

Three alternative budgets were presented at last night's full council meeting. Details of the presentations and votes within

23, February 2021·3 min read

Bounce Back loans to bring empty properties back into use: One of Island Independent’s budget proposals

Just one of the proposals by the Island Independent Group is for the introduction of an Empty Property Regeneration Fund – Interest free “Bounce Back” loans to enable empty properties to be brought back into use

Thumbs down symbol behind window covered in rain drops with thumbs up reflecting in them

21, January 2021·9 min read

Plan to give Isle of Wight residents a stronger voice through a Citizens’ Assembly voted down by councillors

It was suggested the councillors missed the point of the motion, and some were accused of making personal attacks on Cllr Lilley. Comprehensive report within

17, January 2021·2 min read

One vision of how great Sandown could become

Cllr Andre shares her vision of what Sandown could become - sensitively developed into a world-class attraction - if some imagination were applied

29, October 2020·3 min read

Call for MP to lobby Government for more money for those in need on the Isle of Wight

Island Independents urge Bob Seely to lobby Government to ensure necessary funding is given to the council enabling them to help those who need it most, especially Island children

13, October 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council commit to reviewing the loosening of restrictions for dogs on beaches during summer

Cllr Gary Peace, cabinet member for community safety, said multiple parties have raised the issue of easing restrictions for dogs on beach over summer months with him

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