The new leader of the Isle of Wight Council will be elected at a crucial meeting next week.

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has raised concerns over the future of local authority funding, warning that headline figures do not reflect the reality facing the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council’s leader, Phil Jordan, has responded to figures showing a number of senior roles at County Hall earn more than £100,000 a year.

Residents on the Isle of Wight have been given clarity over the future of local government, after the Government confirmed the Island will remain a single unitary authority.

Council leader Phil Jordan said the deal offers a “once‑in‑a‑generation chance” for the Island.

The proposal would allow the council to borrow up to £12.9 million to help manage what it describes as “unmanageable financial pressures”.

The Council estimates that borrowing to address a £55 million gap could cost Islanders up to £94 million in repayments over 20 years.

The Leader of Isle of Wight Council has issued a stark warning about the authority’s financial position.

The Isle of Wight will go to the polls in May 2026, following a year-long delay to local elections.

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has been questioned over highway safety after a recent car crash which led to the death of much-loved Islander.

The council’s own financial assessment shows a projected budget gap of £22.7 million in 2026/27, rising to £44 million by 2028/29.

Four Isle of Wight council group leaders have told Whitehall they do not support postponing the May 2026 local elections.