UNISON raises alarm over Isle of Wight Council’s funding crisis and potential job losses
Isle of Wight Council faces a severe budget shortfall, risking numerous job losses ahead
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.
Council Leader responds to Minister: National funding headlines ignore the Isle of Wight’s deepening crisis
Isle of Wight Council Leader has written back to the Minister criticising the proposed Government funding cuts and seeking urgent action
Isle of Wight council leader’s reflections on past year: Many facts inc 80% of IWC budget spent on social care and more challenges to come
Council leader, Phil Jordan, reflects on challenges and successes in 2024
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
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
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"
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
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 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
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
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
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