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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.

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

9, February 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight council ‘profoundly disappointed’ at £1m levelling up money

It is six years since the Government accepted a peer-reviewed study from the University of Portsmouth which calculated the extra cost of providing local government services on the Isle of Wight was £6.4m

14, May 2022·2 min read

Bob Seely responds to Letter calling for Conservative MPs to start ‘genuinely’ delivering for their communities

Raye Peterson had written a Letter to the Editor suggesting that Conservative MPs would have to start ‘genuinely’ delivering for their communities. IW MP, Bob Seely, saw the letter and has responded

10, August 2018·1 min read

Watch: Isle of Wight MP: ‘I want my Island to be the best place in Britain to live’

Want to know what Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, wants to achieve for the Island and what he wants to be respected for? Watch this three minute video by Core Politics.

County hall in background with composite photo of phil jordan on top

28, December 2024·9 min read

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

22, September 2021·1 min read

Island Line: ‘A long wait, but great improvements’ says cabinet member

It may have been a long wait, but passengers will notice great improvements. See within for details of what to expect

25, February 2020·4 min read

Call for greater equality for Isle of Wight residents through an Act of Parliament

As he has done for the last two years, Cllr Lilley is seeking Isle of Wight council support calling for an Act of Parliament to give the Island better recognition, Island status and powers to create a better future

19, July 2023·2 min read

Lora Peacey-Wilcox pushes back on Government’s Southern Powerhouse plans

Isle of Wight council leader, Lora Peacey-Wilcox, challenges pan-Hampshire authority plans, prioritising local 'Island Deal'

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

29, October 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP sets out his wishes for an Island Deal, including three per cent extra funding for council services

Bob Seely's letter to the Prime Minister details where and how he believes extra funding for the Isle of Wight should be targeted

4, June 2020·4 min read

Isle of Wight Council face loss of £10m income balanced with burden of £7m extra costs due to Coronavirus

The council say they have seen large rising costs and a loss of at least £10m income due to the Coronavirus pandemic

20, November 2019·2 min read

Bob Seely lists his achievements as Isle of Wight MP and plans if re-elected

Here’s what Bob Seely lists as his achievements as Isle of Wight MP and what he would do for the Island if he were to be re-elected.

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