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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.
Letter: The Conservative vision for the NHS: Promises, deficits and private sector influence
Broken election promises, NHS deficits, and the privatisation threat under Conservative leadership discussed
Councillor Phil Jordan on pushing ahead amid political upheaval and challenges
Councillor Phil Jordan details his visions for the Isle of Wight amid leadership changes
Isle of Wight council’s financial health: Councillor Bacon addresses concerns
Councillor Bacon quells fears regarding Isle of Wight council's financial state amidst Councillor Love's near-bankruptcy claims
UK councils face £5bn black hole: Predicted £12m+ shortfall over three years for the Isle of Wight
After years of Government funding cuts UK councils face a £5bn shortfall, risking the provision of basic services. See where the Isle of Wight fits into this unsustainable situation
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'
Unclear whether 10 per cent funding uplift announced by PM is ‘new money’, says council leader
The PM announced a 10 per cent uplift in funding for the Isle of Wight council, but it's not clear whether that's new money
’50-year injustice’ towards Isle of Wight council funding, says Bob Seely
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has urged another Prime Minister to address the Island's unfair funding settlement for local council services
Government has cut £93m funding to the Isle of Wight council in the last 12 years
“If we had the Island Deal, we would not have to make any of these cuts” is the message from the Isle of Wight council
Additional £1 million from Government not new funding, says Isle of Wight council leader
Apparently Ministers will be looking at the long-promised Island deal - again. They’ve promised £1m extra to IWC for 2023/24 but it’s not new money says IWC leader
Cabinet member reacts to Government rejecting IW ‘levelling up’ funding bid
The Isle of Wight walked away empty-handed during the latest round of 'levelling up' funding from the Government. Hear the Cabinet member's response
Cllr Julie Jones-Evans: Isle of Wight ‘deserves proper funding’ for economic recovery
Isle of Wight council members disagree on financial strategy during Corporate Scrutiny Committee. Cllr Chris Jarman urges self-sufficiency, whilst Cllr Julie Jones-Evans fights for proper funding and an Island Deal