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The Islands Forum is a body in the United Kingdom that brings together local government leaders from island communities with ministers from the UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive. It met for the first time in September 2022.[1][2]
| Formation | September 2022 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Forum for leaders of local governments of island communities in the United Kingdom |
Region served | United Kingdom |
The Island Forum was proposed In 2022, as part of the Levelling Up White Paper to allow local policymakers and residents of island communities to work together on common issues, such as broadband connectivity, and provide a platform for them to communicate directly with the UK central government on the challenges island communities face in terms of the levelling up agenda.[3][4]
The following governments, local authorities and organisations are members of the Islands Forum:[5][6]
- United Kingdom
- England
- Scotland
- Scottish Government
- Argyll and Bute Council
- Highland Council
- North Ayrshire Council
- Orkney Islands Council
- Shetland Islands Council
- Western Isles Council
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
The forum meets twice each year:
| Meetings of the Islands Forum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Location | Chair |
| September 2022 | Orkney Islands[1][7] | Nadhim Zahawi |
| May 2023 | Isle of Wight[8][9] | Michael Gove |
| 10 October 2023 | Western Isles[10] | Michael Gove |
| 7-8 May 2024 | Anglesey [5][11][12] | Michael Gove |
| Autumn 2024 | Argyll and Bute[5] | TBA |
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