Seely says he will be supporting the Prime Minister and making the case for more regional funding, so that places like the Isle of Wight get a better deal from Government.
Seely resigned from his role as a Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) after refusing to back HS2 vote.
The MP says the concerns of the Northwood community will be echoed by similar communities all over the Island if the Island Plan is approved in its current form.
Minister of State for Justice, Robert Buckland, has agreed to meet the Isle of Wight MP at Camp Hill to discuss plans to use the land for new housing and also for a possible public sector hub.
Services earmarked for higher levels of integration include Adult Social Care, Health and Blue Light services. The MP is working with IWC on what a national pilot scheme might look like.
At a meeting in Brading about the Island Plan the Isle of Wight MP said, "We cannot allow ‘boxy’ new builds to be built in one of the Island’s oldest towns"
Solent LEP's CEO believes there are "huge opportunities for growth" on the Isle of Wight, but that it's now up to the Island to make a strong case for funding.
The MP says those running village halls have endless enthusiasm and ideas and now money is available to help match this dedication and community spirit.