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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.

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

12, March 2020·1 min read

‘Where is the much-heralded Island Deal?’ asks, Isle of Wight Labour

Island Labour ask where the much heralded Island Deal is, adding that "Cllr Dave Stewart must be feeling either embarrassed or betrayed"

4, March 2020·1 min read

Boris Johnson ‘confirmed commitment’ to Island Deal say Conservative councillors

At a Conservative councillor event at the weekend, IW cllrs say Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed his commitment to an Island Deal

House of Parliament and Westminster Bridge

3, March 2020·2 min read

Call for Act of Parliament to give greater equality for Isle of Wight residents rejected by Tory councillors

Cllr Lilley said he will continue to fight the cause to find a long-term solution empowering the Island to take control of its future

27, February 2020·2 min read

Where is the £6.4m deal promised by Boris Johnson, ask Isle of Wight councillors

Throughout last night's budget meeting, opposition councillors asked where the Island Deal that Boris Johnson had promised was

25, February 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats budget includes 30 min free parking, cash for libraries, beach cleaning and more

The Isle of Wight Lib Dems say they would put more money into adult care and children's services, as well as keep funding for beach cleaning and community libraries and trial 30 minutes free parking in Newport

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

6, February 2020·1 min read

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs agrees to Isle of Wight visit

The Isle of Wight MP said the Island Deal could include support for small-scale abattoirs or humane slaughter on farms, as well as milk storage, grain storage and vegetable box erectors on the Island

5, February 2020·4 min read

Isle of Wight council reveal budget plans: I’ve never known so many (national) uncertainties, says deputy leader

The proposed budget sees a council tax rise of 3.99 per cent and £4.5m of 'savings' across all areas. Read the papers below

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.

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

1, October 2019·3 min read

MP calls for £5 cap on ferry fares for residents travelling to mainland for NHS treatment, in Westminster Hall debate

'We are committed to providing that high-quality care that you seek to meet the needs of your people across the Island,' says Parliamentary Under-Secretary in debate

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