Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Islands
Commons · Question 113236 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Joe Robertson
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision to discontinue Island Forums on island communities; and whether he plans to introduce alternative mechanisms.
Answer
Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 24 Feb 2026
We recognise the unique opportunities and challenges faced by island communities, including those on the Isle of Wight, and it is essential that they are still able to raise issues with government. We also recognise that there has been positive and constr...