Councillor Ian Stephens

Isle of Wight Pension Fund and Investment Pooling

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025

...to the government's requirement, the council refused to support the Expression of Interest made to join the Central Pool, thereby not confirming the Fund's 'in principle' decision to join the Central Pool by the government's deadline of 30 September.

Refused

Local Government Reorganisation - Final Submission

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025

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The Full Council of Isle of Wight decided... to refuse the final submission for Local Government Reorganisation, which proposed a five-unitary model with four new mainland unitaries and the Isle of Wight remaining independent, even though the council had participated in developing the proposal and it included three variations of the model.

Refused

Potential review of Political Proportionality, Alternative Arrangements, Nominations to Committees and Outside Bodies

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Approval of Land and Property Asset Disposal Policy

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to approve the Land and Property Asset Disposal Policy, which prioritizes assessing Council-owned land for social rent housing potential before disposal.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of Youth Justice Plan

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to approve the Isle of Wight Youth Justice Plan 2025-2028, outlining the service's vision, strategy, resources, and priorities for preventing offending by children and supporting their well-being.

Recommendations Approved