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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.

3, February 2020·3 min read

A secret briefing on Island Roads’ progress will be held tomorrow claims Cllr Brodie (updated)

Confidentiality agreements will bind the limited number of Cllrs who are admitted to the exclusive briefing about the Highways PFI from disclosing information they learn - even from other councillors, claims Cllr Brodie

a lit cigarette burning on the side of some railings

15, March 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council takes bold steps towards a smoke-free generation by 2030

The council said smoking continues to be the single most preventable cause of ill health and premature death on the Island

Smoking cigarette balanced on filter with ash around it

12, March 2024·2 min read

Health improvements in sight as No Smoking Day approaches its 40th anniversary

Ahead of No Smoking Day's 40th anniversary, Islanders receive strong support to quit

2, February 2022·3 min read

Chillerton and Rookley Primary School: Recommendations published ahead of Cabinet meeting (update 2)

Following the public consultation, the recommendations have now been published on the future of this village primary school

26, May 2022·1 min read

Emergency food vouchers launched for eligible Isle of Wight families over May half term

After News OnTheWight broke the story of the food vouchers for school holidays being withdrawn earlier this week, Isle of Wight council have now announced they will be issuing a one-off emergency food vouchers

Silver taxi parked outside house by charliecars

8, July 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight council commits to home to school transport for post-16 students with learning difficulties

Cllr Andre says the council is committed to ensuring transport continues to support post-16 students with learning difficulties to access education and training through their Post-16 Transport Policy

6, March 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight residents struggle with sharps bin shortage for medical waste

'Unacceptable' sharps bin crisis affecting Isle of Wight medical waste disposal

28, May 2021·2 min read

‘We cannot continue to blame everything on the pandemic’ says new Cabinet member for education

Cllr Andre says situations have been compounded by Covid, but says we cannot continue to blame everything on the pandemic

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

Woman with walking aid in the park by a pond

26, January 2024·1 min read

Community equipment amnesty launched to aid Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Residents can declutter and help others by returning community equipment in amnesty

13, May 2022·1 min read

New October half term dates agreed – but not in force until 2023

The 2022 half term dates had already been set so the return to two weeks in October won't come into force just yet

9, September 2021·2 min read

‘Swift and well considered’ actions, with ‘appropriate focus on supporting most vulnerable’ say Ofsted

The inspection focused on the council's response and arrangements regarding children in need and children subject to child protection planning, including those with disabilities

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