A to Z

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.

12, June 2024·1 min read

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"

Bob Seely on Meet the MP in 2018 - Core Politics

10, January 2024·1 min read

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

9, June 2022·1 min read

Letter: Has Bob Seely single handedly killed the Island Deal?

Cllr Richard Quigley says he believes Bob Seely has single handedly killed the Island deal this week during his justification for why he voted in favour of Boris Johnson

Painted pebbles with NHS and hope written on them

26, September 2023·2 min read

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

17, February 2022·2 min read

Levelling up cash from Government ‘not enough’ agrees Isle of Wight MP

The £1m cash boost was described as ‘highly unsatisfactory’ and ‘profoundly disappointing’ by the Alliance administration last week. MP says he agrees it 'was not enough'

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'

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

27, May 2021·1 min read

New Isle of Wight council deputy leader promises to ‘raise the game’

Cllr Ian Stephens is back in a leadership role as Lora Peacey Wilcox's deputy, and pledging to take the council forward in a positive manner

25, January 2018·1 min read

No extra money yet, but positive meeting with Minister says Leader

There were no promises of extra money, but leader of the Isle of Wight council said it was a "very positive meeting covering a wide range of issues" and that the Island was firmly on the agenda in Whitehall.

8, December 2021·2 min read

Nothing solid from Prime Minister as Bob Seely asks about ‘The Island Deal’ at PMQs

The Prime Minister said the department is carefully considering the details of the study, about which the MP said the final calculations are due imminently

Angela Rayner standing in front of the union flag

16, July 2024·1 min read

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

Thumbs down symbol behind window covered in rain drops with thumbs up reflecting in them

21, January 2021·9 min read

Plan to give Isle of Wight residents a stronger voice through a Citizens’ Assembly voted down by councillors

It was suggested the councillors missed the point of the motion, and some were accused of making personal attacks on Cllr Lilley. Comprehensive report within

Free daily newsletter