Isle of Wight will NOT be merged with another authority under government reorganisation plans (updated)
The government has confirmed the Isle of Wight will remain a standalone unitary authority
Phil Jordan
Isle of Wight Council leader clarifies financial position in light of Reform UK claims
Recent claims by Reform UK about council finances are countered with factual evidence
Council leader: We asked for fair funding – Our Island deserves better than this
Government's promised funding fails to address Isle of Wight's specific financial needs, says Council leader Phil Jordan
Council Leader responds to Minister: National funding headlines ignore the Isle of Wight’s deepening crisis
Isle of Wight Council Leader has written back to the Minister criticising the proposed Government funding cuts and seeking urgent action
Isle of Wight Council highlights urgent need for fair funding to maintain services
Councillor Phil Jordan reports on funding issues and rising service demands on the Isle of Wight
Council leader appeals for urgent Government funding to support Isle of Wight Council finances
As part of Exceptional Financial Support, IW Council is expected to raise Council Tax by the maximum 5%, sell off any remaining assets and liquidate just about all reserves
Isle of Wight Council urges government to release full devolution investment funding
Phil Jordan leads council efforts to secure full devolution funding for urgent housing initiatives
Isle of Wight Council’s budget gap projected to reach £44 million by 2028/29
Councillor Phil Jordan seeks urgent government support to address financial challenges
Isle of Wight Council welcomes Minister for Devolution Miatta Fahnbulleh for crucial meeting
Senior councillors given the opportunity to discuss Solent Devolution deal during special meeting with Minister
Council dysfunction puts Isle of Wight’s future at risk of Mainland merger: Leader’s Opinion
19 councillors voting against the LGR plans to remain a Unitary Authority, means the Island's future is now in the hands of the Government and it could be merged with the Mainland, says Council Leader
Busting myths: Isle of Wight Council Leader addresses common misconceptions about devolution
Councillor Phil Jordan highlights transformative impacts of Solent deal on the Island's future
‘A landmark moment for the Isle of Wight’, says Council Leader, Phil Jordan
The Isle of Wight set to benefit from £44.6 million annual funding and local empowerment under the new Mayoral authority