The fragility of the Isle of Wight’s economy, characterised by low paid and seasonal job opportunities, has been deeply exposed by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic from which it is likely to take many years to recover without significant external intervention and support. However the Island does have a great strength in its people and communities whose will and determination to succeed is second to none.
Keeping the community safe has and remains an absolute priority.
The council recognises that it does not have the resources to fund the recovery itself but it does have a sound and robust, risk based approach to financial management and a growing strength in its regeneration activities, which will be essential in helping the Island to recover from the pandemic.
Economic recovery is essential to the Islands future
Therefore this council resolves to align its regeneration activities with the strength of the Isle of Wight’s local community to rebuild the Island’s fortunes, support its economic, social and environmental recovery and to work closely with government and the Local Enterprise Partnership to secure levelling up funding and support from the UK prosperity fund as part of the national recovery from the pandemic.
Minutes:
Councillor Stewart advised he proposed an alteration to his Motion, to include the mention of town, parish and community councils. The revised motion was moved and duly seconded:
The fragility of the Isle of Wight’s economy, characterised by low paid and seasonal job opportunities, has been deeply exposed by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic from which it is likely to take many years to recover without significant external intervention and support. However the Island does have a great strength in its people and communities whose will and determination to succeed is second to none.
Keeping the community safe has and remains an absolute priority. The council recognises that it does not have the resources to fund the recovery itself but it does have a sound and robust, risk based approach to financial management and a growing strength in its regeneration activities, which will be essential in helping the Island to recover from the pandemic.
Economic recovery is essential to the Islands future
Therefore this council resolves to align its regeneration activities with the strength of the Isle of Wight’s local community (including Town, Parish & Community Councils) to rebuild the Island’s fortunes, support its economic, social and environmental recovery and to work closely with government and the Local Enterprise Partnership to secure levelling up funding and support from the UK prosperity fund as part of the national recovery from the pandemic.
Cllr Brodie proposed the motion be amended as follows:
The fragility of the Isle of Wight’s economy, characterised by low paid and seasonal job opportunities, has been deeply exposed by the impact of 11 years of austerity-obsessed Conservative government, the past 4 years of a Conservative-lead Council and now the coronavirus pandemic from which it is likely to take many years to recover without significant external intervention and support. However the Island does have a great strength in its people and communities whose will and determination to succeed is second to none.
Keeping the community safe has and remains an absolute priority.
The council recognises that it does not have the resources to fund the recovery itself Economic recovery is essential to the Islands future
Therefore this council resolves to align its regeneration activities with the strength of the Isle of Wight’s local community to rebuild the Island’s fortunes, support its economic, social and environmental recovery and to work closely with government and the Local Enterprise Partnership to secure a long-promised, but always delayed 'Island Deal', levelling up funding and support from the UK prosperity fund as part of the national recovery from the pandemic.
Cllr Stewart did not accept the amendment, a vote was taken, and the amendment fell.
A vote on the substantive motion was taken the result of which were as follows:
RESOLVED:
The fragility of the Isle of Wight’s economy, characterised by low paid and seasonal job opportunities, has been deeply exposed by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic from which it is likely to take many years to recover without significant external intervention and support. However the Island does have a great strength in its people and communities whose will and determination to succeed is second to none.
Keeping the community safe has and remains an absolute priority. The council recognises that it does not have the resources to fund the recovery itself but it does have a sound and robust, risk based approach to financial management and a growing strength in its regeneration activities, which will be essential in helping the Island to recover from the pandemic.
Economic recovery is essential to the Islands future
Therefore this council resolves to align its regeneration activities with the strength of the Isle of Wight’s local community (including Town, Parish & Community Councils) to rebuild the Island’s fortunes, support its economic, social and environmental recovery and to work closely with government and the Local Enterprise Partnership to secure levelling up funding and support from the UK prosperity fund as part of the national recovery from the pandemic.