Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 113236

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Islands

Tabled: 12 February 2026

Answered: 24 February 2026

Named Day

Question

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

Miatta Fahnbulleh

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...

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