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Several readers have asked for a transcript of Cllr Clare Mosdell’s speech from last week’s full council meeting where spoke in favour of Cllr Steve Hastings being leader of the council, so here it is
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.