Councillor Joe Robertson

Budget and Council Tax Setting

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 5.00 pm - February 25, 2026

... the Council approved its budget and set the Council Tax for the financial year 2026/27, including an increase of 4.99% and the use of Exceptional Financial Support, while also establishing an Improvement Board to develop a transformation plan for future financial sustainability.

Recommendations Approved

Devolution and the Mayoral Combined county Authority

From: Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 01, 2025

...to approve in principle the establishment of the Hampshire and Solent Mayoral Combined County Authority, giving delegated authority to the Chief Executive to agree the final draft Parliamentary Order, and to appoint Natalie Brahma-Pearl as the Combined County Authority Returning Officer for the 2026 mayoral elections.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 01, 2025

Recommendations Approved

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

review of Political Proportionality Alternative Arrangements, Nominations and Appointments to Committees

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

...to address changes in councillor group affiliations, the council approved a review of political proportionality across its committees, impacting seat allocations and requiring nominations to fill vacancies.

Recommendations Approved