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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.

26, January 2023·2 min read

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

House of Parliament and Westminster Bridge

8, February 2023·2 min read

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

22, March 2023·2 min read

’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

23, March 2023·2 min read

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

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'

21, August 2023·6 min read

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

7, September 2023·2 min read

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

15, September 2023·3 min read

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

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

15, November 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillors seek unique Act of Parliament in historic council motion

Isle of Wight LibDems call for legal measures to grant Isle of Wight self-governance

9, January 2024·3 min read

Government fails once again to deliver the Island Deal: Isle of Wight services now under threat: Leader deeply concerned

Not only was there no extra funding for the Island, despite services costing more to run, but the Island received the lowest percentage increase of all unitary authorities

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

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