4.99 per cent council tax rise confirmed as Isle of Wight council vote through budget

A range of alternative budgets were put forward, only one of which proposed only a 1.99 per cent council tax rise. Details within
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Conservative councillor votes for Labour amendment to reduce Council Tax Rise
From our memory this is the first time a Conservative councillor has voted for a Labour amendment to the annual budget
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Council leader criticised for saying he was ‘pleased’ 4,500 food vouchers given to vulnerable children
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No bids to run Brown’s Family Golf Course and Cafe
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Quay Arts Folk Club returns with another online concert this Sunday
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Calling Isle of Wight Artists: Applications now open for new High Street Project
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Find out more about what Ryde School has to offer at their Virtual Open Morning
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Fiveways ensure children grow to become independent, happy and confident learners: Find out more at their Virtual Information Evening
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Isle of Wight Volunteering: It can bring so much to your life: Find out more at online Volunteer Fair
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Spirit of the Place: From this weekend pop on your headphones, submerge yourself in this snackable audio play as you walk down Union Street, Ryde
What's On
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Quay Arts Folk Club returns with another online concert this Sunday
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Successful IW Story Festival reaches world-wide audience – and it’s not too late to join in the fun
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Beers and Buses 2021 cancelled, but smaller event possible
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Venturefest South partners with Innovate UK and KTN for Southern Pioneers event
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‘Proper’ Festival planned with the help of rapid Covid testing
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Calling female innovators and entrepreneurs: Register for Women in Innovation conference
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CPRE’s Annual Star Count is the perfect Lockdown activity for all the family
Community
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Deadline looming for ‘connect4communities’ funding say Isle of Wight council
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Young people invited to join mental health taskforce and help shape support for others
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Be part of shaping digital support needs for older Isle of Wight residents
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Girlguiding Isle of Wight stalwarts with over 60 years service between them honoured with awards
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Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000 and help our inshore rescue teams
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One vision of how great Sandown could become
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Find out more about ‘The Dinosaur On Your Window Sill’
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Letter to the Editor
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Letter: Here’s how we could have avoided such a devastating Lockdown
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Letter: Branstone Farm Development – A Lost Opportunity for Isle of Wight Biosphere
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Letter: Ferry T&Cs look like they can restrict travel for those travelling when they shouldn’t be
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Letter: How can we canvass or collect signatures to stand in May election during Covid restrictions?
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Letter: Call for Bob Seely to vote for Trade Deal amendment
Sports
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Support Isle of Wight’s independent skate shop on Skate Shop Day
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New scheme could see Newport FC back in the heart of the town: Have your say
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Cycle track between Alverstone and Sandown to close for major water works
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Two Isle of Wight football clubs to merge from next season
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Work to begin on UKSA’s new £3.7m centre in Cowes
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Quay Arts Folk Club returns with another online concert this Sunday
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Successful IW Story Festival reaches world-wide audience – and it’s not too late to join in the fun
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Sophie’s song for a sustainable future
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Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts seeks a new Chair of Trustees
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Isle of Wight abstract artist wins solo exhibition at Quay Arts for response to Off The Rails
Travel
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