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Island Deal

The outcome of a study by Portsmouth University, commissioned by the Island Independents during their administration (2013-2017), found that it cost Isle of Wight council £6.4 million more each year to provide services due to being an island.

In following years, successive administrations have called for an Island Deal, pressuring the Government to recognise the Island’s unique status.

Below are articles relating to the Island Deal.

Angela Rayner standing in front of the union flag

16, July 2024·1 min read

Open letter urges Isle of Wight council to embrace Angela Rayner’s inclusivity offer

Stewart Blackmore calls for Isle of Wight council to be at heart of local governance

9, July 2024·1 min read

Council leader anticipates productive ties with Isle of Wight’s new MPs

Council leader looks to MPs for progress on the long-awaited Island Deal

12, June 2024·1 min read

Letter: Are the promised tax reductions a reality or political sleight of hand?

This reader believes the picture is very clear, "vote Conservative and get more of the same"

20, February 2024·1 min read

Financial challenges loom as Isle of Wight council votes on 2024-25 budget

The Isle of Wight council faces financial dilemmas despite a £3m government boost, as they aim to reconcile cuts with rising service costs

County hall in background with Bob Seely and Phil Jordan in foreground

6, February 2024·2 min read

Extra £3m Gov funding welcome, but ‘It’s certainly not the so-called Island Deal’ says council leader (updated)

Councillor Jordan explains that IWC has provided evidence that it needs an extra £10-£28 million every year to deliver services on the Island

Bob Seely at Question Time in Parliament

12, January 2024·3 min read

Bob Seely saying Island Deal has ‘never solely or even largely’ been about Government funding settlement for IW council

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely's responses sought after promises of Island Deal fall short. Here's what he said

12, January 2024·2 min read

Critical £6+ million service cost not met by government for Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight council's financial pressures intensify with disappointing government funds

Bob Seely on Meet the MP in 2018 - Core Politics

10, January 2024·1 min read

Letter: Bob Seely accused Ed Davey of being ‘deeply inadequate’, but where’s his long-promised Island Deal?

Political promises under the microscope. This reader believes the Island Deal remains elusive

9, January 2024·3 min read

Government fails once again to deliver the Island Deal: Isle of Wight services now under threat: Leader deeply concerned

Not only was there no extra funding for the Island, despite services costing more to run, but the Island received the lowest percentage increase of all unitary authorities