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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.

8, October 2014·3 min read

Conservative councillor challenges Leader’s new national tourism role

The Independents say it’s nonsensical for Cllr Whitehouse to suggest the leader of the council should not accept the role (it's only 5% of his working hours, they say), adding that it will provide a voice in some of the most important forums in British politics for Isle of Wight issues.

9, October 2014·1 min read

National recognition for Island public health research

Research into social isolation and loneliness carried out by the Isle of Wight Council’s public health team has been recognised at a major national conference.

14, October 2014·2 min read

Major works scheduled to stabilise and secure long-term use of Duver Road

A major engineering scheme by Island Roads to stabilise Duver Road Bridge in St Helens is due to begin next month.

16, October 2014·1 min read

Police powers to confiscate alcohol from trouble-makers extended

Areas in two towns on the Isle of Wight, where police can confiscate alcohol from people if they are causing anti social behaviour, are now in force.

Undercliff Drive - Volunteer road rebuild - wide shot - 23 Oct 14

25, October 2014·1 min read

Amazingly, big guns from the council heading to Undercliff Drive on Sunday

The plight of the marooned Undecliff residents has resulted in an outpouring of support from Islanders. What OnTheWight is hearing from the top bods at the council sounds like there might be a chance for this to be resolved sensibly, following the re-closing of the volunteer-rebuilt road.

Gary Smedmore at his Caravan park business

26, October 2014·2 min read

Undercliff resident: ‘It’s great that we’ve finally been listened to’

What the residents of Undercliff Drive need now is action. They've waited long enough to get things moving and are hoping the visit today by councillors and officers will see a fast and immediate practical response.

27, October 2014·2 min read

Undercliff Drive: Outcome of councillors’ meeting

Hopes were raised with the mass-council turn out on Sunday at Undercliff Drive, but the extended meeting at the council today hasn't brought good news. OnTheWight has the details.

28, October 2014·2 min read

Council advice to take extra care during firefighters’ strike action

Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) are staging a further four days of industrial action between Friday 31 October and Tuesday 4 November.

12, November 2014·1 min read

No plans for Undercliff Drive work to go out to tender says council leader

Although the work is outside the Highways PFI contract, the council say they will not be putting the contract to build a temporary road for landlocked Undercliff Drive residents out to tender.

9, February 2015·3 min read

Shortcomings of highways PFI deal could cost the council multi-millions: Here’s why

Cllr Phil Jordan was recently put in charge of overseeing the Island Roads' PFI contract. He's now got an understanding of the failures of the original contract the last Conservative administration locked Island tax-payers into for 25 years. The shortcomings are shocking and deeply worrying.

11, February 2015·1 min read

Wondering why Island Roads are frantically re-painting lines on unrepaired roads?

This is something we've had quite a few Islanders speak to us about over the past few weeks. OnTheWight gets to the bottom of what looks to be the real reason for the rush.

19, February 2015·4 min read

UKIP candidate accused of ‘chocolate teapot electioneering’ (updated)

The man in charge of keeping an eye on the PFI contract responds to UKIP parliamentary candidate, Iain McKie's calls for the contract to be investigated.

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