Lib Dems elected to key council roles

Liberal Democrat councillors were elected to key roles on Isle of Wight Council at its annual meeting on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

Early in the meeting the council formally adopted its new constitution replacing the Cabinet system of decision making with a committee system.

Instead of a Cabinet usually from one council group, committees have a membership which is broadly representative of the political make-up of the council. Each committee will be responsible for a different area of council business and the councillors on the committee will collectively make decisions.

Lib Dem group leader, Andrew Garratt, was elected as deputy leader of the council and vice-chair of the Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.

Cllr Sarah Redrup was elected as vice-chair of the Adult Social Care, Public Health and Housing Needs Committee.

Cllr Michael Lilley was elected as vice-chair of the Children's Services, Education and Skills Committee.

Cllr Nick Stuart is representing the Liberal Democrats on both the Economy, Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure Committee and the Environment and Community Protection Committee.

Andrew Garratt said:

"We are pleased that work the Liberal Democrats are represented on all five of the service committees.

“As deputy leader I look forward to working with the council leader, Cllr Phil Jordan, and all councillors to steer the council through its first year under the committee system.”