Isle of Wight MP urges action against proposed school closures ahead of March Cabinet decision (updated)
House of Commons Health Committee visits Isle of Wight to investigate social care challenges (updated)
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
20, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island"Once again this year, we are being forced to make savings of around £3m – just as we have done every year since 2021 – savings on top of savings on top of savings. It cannot go on", says Leader of the council
15, January 2025·5 min read‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leaderPhil Jordan responds to community concerns regarding postponement of local elections and devolution
9, January 2025·5 min readUnderstanding Devolution: Phil Jordan addresses confusion about local government changesThe Isle of Wight Council leader explains the separate processes of Devolution and local government reorganisation to reduce public confusion
9, January 2025·2 min readCouncil leader clarifies Devolution vote dynamics during Full Council meetingCouncil leader emphasises the significance of Devolution for the Isle of Wight ahead of a key Cabinet decision tonight
30, December 2024·4 min readGovernment White Paper reveals significant changes for Isle of Wight governancePhil Jordan outlines the challenges posed by the government's recent devolution White Paper
28, December 2024·9 min readIsle of Wight council leader’s reflections on past year: Many facts inc 80% of IWC budget spent on social care and more challenges to comeCouncil leader, Phil Jordan, reflects on challenges and successes in 2024
19, December 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight leaders unite to launch pioneering Islanders’ Charter for better ferry servicesLeaders join forces to shape ferry services with community-driven Islanders' Charter
25, November 2024·1 min read£13.5m grant funding confirmed for West Wight Greenway schemeThe funding was thrown into doubt when the new government placed a hold on levelling up funding grants
26, September 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council leader addresses crisis in local NHS dentistry provisionCouncil leader writes to the Integrated Care Board, demanding improved NHS dental services on the Island
18, September 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight Council Leader addresses ferry service concerns before key meetingCouncil Leader reassures that extensive efforts are already being undertaken to enhance ferry transport
5, September 2024·2 min readCommunity and experts unite at meeting to tackle Undercliff borehole drillingLeader of the council says productive talks have paved the way for essential borehole drilling at the Bonchurch landslip
16, July 2024·2 min readCouncil Leader Phil Jordan addresses devolution prospects in response to Open LetterPhil 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