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Phil Jordan

Phil Jordan was elected as an Independent Isle of Wight councillor in the May 2013 local elections.

He sat on the Executive Committee as member for Public Health and Public Protection and PFI, but in December 2016 he resigned from the Executive.

He was elected as an Independent councillor in the May 2021 elections for Ryde North West Alliance Group and joined the Alliance Group who took power at County Hall. He is the Cabinet Member for Highways PFI, Transport and Infrastructure.

In September 2023 he was elected as Leader of the Isle of Wight council.

Below are some articles in which he is mentioned.

Artist's impression of the new Ryde Interchange

22, March 2022·3 min read

Ryde Transport Interchange: 12 months of work about to start – here’s what’ll be happening

Work begins on 4th April and will be completed in a number of phases over the next 12 months, leading to "a much-improved public space and welcoming transport interchange for all users"

Accounting calculator on yellow background

17, March 2022·3 min read

New eye-watering losses for Floating Bridge 6 revealed in News OnTheWight investigation (Updated)

When comparing the running costs, capital expenditure and income the losses are eye-watering. News OnTheWight shares a detailed breakdown of the latest costs since our last Deep Dive series

Graham Waters and Phil Jordan at the completed Fairlee path

15, March 2022·2 min read

Upgrade to footpath will ensure safer and more enjoyable route for walkers and cyclists

This improvement scheme will make cycling and walking from Fairlee into Newport not just more enjoyable, but safer too

11, March 2022·3 min read

Banning the use of Glyphosate weed killer is not a binary issue, say Cabinet member

When you understand the full picture, it's not quite as simple as just demanding the Council ban the use of Glyphosate, but there is hope for the Ventnor Wall Lizards

Phil Jordan and Island Roads worker at Coppins Bridge

11, March 2022·2 min read

Final stage of works at Coppins Bridge to be completed in next few days

Drivers are being asked to bear with Island Roads for a few more days as the final stage of works are completed

Car loading on First day of floating bridge by Allan Marsh plus phil jordan

10, March 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight Cabinet member confirms mediation over Floating Bridge 6 is still ongoing

Cllr Jordan confirmed the Isle of Wight Council has not walked away from mediation over Floating Bridge 6

10, March 2022·2 min read

Town Councillor calls on colleagues to support blanket ban on use of Glyphosate

The petition calling for a ban on glyphosate weed killer on the Isle of Wight has reached almost 4,000 signatures. The councillor who started it is now calling for even more action

7, March 2022·2 min read

Talks to reach a financial settlement over Floating Bridge 6 have run aground

The £3.2 million vessel has been plagued with problems, malfunctions and breakdowns since it was installed in 2017 and the authority has started to take steps to get some of the money it has lost back

1, March 2022·2 min read

Demolition of Ryde Cafe and toilet block another step closer after planning approved

Cllr Jordan explained the entire Ryde Interchange project has to be completed by March 2023, including placing public toilets in the station

Ventnor wall lizard popping out of undergrowth

24, February 2022·3 min read

Use of glyphosate a PFI ‘contractual issue’ says Cabinet member seeking an alternative at the highest level

Cllr Jordan said the subject was being discussed at the most senior level with Island Roads in order to find a sympathetic and sustainable alternative to the use of glyphosate weedkiller

17, February 2022·6 min read

Island Roads return to using glyphosate: Petition launched to save Ventnor’s wall lizards (update 2)

The highways PFI company say they're unable to meet contractual requirements to control weeds using manual labour and organic herbicides, so will return to using glyphosate-products

The path between Mews Lane and Riverside Centre

11, February 2022·1 min read

Next stage of work to improve shared Newport path underway

There have been many favourable comments received on the work that'd been carried out so far. See the schedule for the remaining works

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