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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.

17, January 2024·2 min read

Council admits limited options for improving troubled Floating Bridge service

Council report reveals the struggles to improve on efficiency of the Cowes Floating Bridge

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.

17, July 2014·3 min read

Council Executive hand over freehold for Cowes Enterprise to Ormiston Academies Trust

The detail behind the decision-making at last night's emergency Executive meeting to agree the transfer of Cowes Enterprise College to Ormiston Academies Trust.

9, July 2024·1 min read

Council leader anticipates productive ties with Isle of Wight’s new MPs

Council leader looks to MPs for progress on the long-awaited Island Deal

10, September 2024·4 min read

Council leader eyes improvements for Isle of Wight bus services amidst new powers (update 2)

Councillor Jordan discusses potential opportunities in light of newly granted transport powers

9, October 2024·1 min read

Council leader highlights Isle of Wight council’s £23.7 million funding shortfall

Council leader seeks urgent aid for the Island's severe funding shortfall

10, September 2014·1 min read

Council leader instigates shake-up of Executive

Following rumours of an attempt to overthrow the council administration, just two days later the leader announces a restructure of the Executive.

16, July 2024·2 min read

Council Leader Phil Jordan addresses devolution prospects in response to Open Letter

Phil Jordan's response to Stewart Blackmore gives insight into the Council's commitment to securing the best outcome in devolved area deals for us all

17, March 2014·1 min read

Council team up with Subway for ‘healthy eating’ campaign

As part of the partnership, all Isle of Wight Council gold or silver One Card holders will be entitled to a 15 per cent discount on all healthy option meals and drinks in Subway's Newport outlet.