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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.

Undercliff Drive - new key padlock on barriers

24, February 2015·1 min read

Access for Undercliff Drive residents reduced even further, without notice

After a year of pedestrian access through the barriers, the residents now have to drive a near-nine mile round trip just to visit friends and the post office a few hundred yards away from their homes. Haven't they suffered enough?

3, April 2015·5 min read

Illegal motions, ejections, casting votes and procedural irregularities: An unusual council debate

The rules of discussion in the council chamber are extensive and can be confusing - nonetheless, they must be followed. Question marks are being raised as to if they were breached on Wednesday, and whether that means a vote needs to be taken again.

14, May 2015·1 min read

Island Roads refusal to pay landfill costs could cost us £6m

While Island Roads are collecting all of the things the PFI contract tells them they have to - rubbish from street bins, grass cutting, etc - they're flatly refusing to pay to get rid of it. We've got the detail.

10, July 2015·2 min read

Wootton Bridge: Further background sent to councillors

Councillor's letter talks of serious structural weaknesses; weight and speed limit likely and a four week to four month closure being possible depending on the level of repair undertaken.

7, August 2015·11 min read

Change of responsibilities for senior councillors

Changes have been announced for the responsibilities of most of the senior councillors - otherwise known as the Executive.

2, December 2015·2 min read

Anti-austerity group continue the fight against Government cuts

Despite the atrocious weather over 100 Islanders turned out for the Unite the Isle of Wight's anti-austerity rally on Saturday to oppose the Government's austerity programme.

4, December 2015·8 min read

Executive Member gives damning glimpse of problems with PFI setup

Questions raised on Atkins' costs has led to Executive Member revealing a glimpse at PFI creation, which he labels "a shattering display of incompetence" that "failed residents of this Island."

7, December 2015·5 min read

Call for Cllr Whitehouse’s resignation after ‘f*** off’ allegations (updated)

An Executive Member has called for Cllr Whitehouse to resign after he spoke in the council chamber of past plans to rig 'every ballot going', as well as for swearing at the Deputy Leader via email.

6, January 2016·2 min read

PCC control of IW Fire service closer after Home Office letter says Cllr Jordan

With confirmation that Fire & Rescue is now under the control of the Home Office, Cllr Jordan fears this signals all responsibility will be transferred to the Police and Crime Commissioners.

28, January 2016·1 min read

Leak through CP of cause of Cowes Fire ‘A concern’ to Chief Fire Officer (Update 2)

Of course everyone wants to know the details of what caused the Cowes Fire, but the Chief Fire Officer and the council are concerned that many details have leaked out through the CP in advance of the official report's release.

19, April 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillors sign up to ‘Councillors Against Austerity’

Following Saturday's anti-austerity march in London, eleven Isle of Wight councillors have signed up to the national ‘Councillors Against Austerity’ founding statement and ask the Government to reverse cuts to council funding

11, May 2016·2 min read

Tell the council what you think about parking

Parking is a key revenue stream for the Isle of Wight council, but not a license to print money says the Executive Member. He wants to ensure the balance between parking charges and managing supply and demand is met and is asking for your views.

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